I have a passion to give back to this beautiful community in which I live and work. The City has a need for a finance professional who has the education and experience to safely manage our taxpayer dollars. As your elected City Treasurer for the past two years, I would love to continue serving you in that capacity for the next four. Although I am not a "political person" in the least amount, I fee
l it's important to share my qualifications so that the voters of Hermosa Beach can learn more of my background. I am a Certified Public Accountant and have a Masters in Business Administration (with an emphasis in Finance), as well as a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, both from Pepperdine University. I run my own accounting practice in Hermosa Beach, serve as the Chief Financial Officer of a successful independent film production company, and previously worked as a forensic accountant. In addition, I proudly serve as a Board Member and Treasurer of Leadership Hermosa Beach, and am a past Board Member and VP of Finance with the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce. As your elected City Treasurer I will continue to focus on three things: (1) the safety of our dollars, (2) the liquidity of our investments, and (3) the yield of the City’s portfolio, in that order. With my City Treasurer experience, education and background, I seek to continue bringing integrity, professionalism, education and relevant financial experience to the office of City Treasurer. For these reasons, I respectfully ask for your confidence and your vote on November 3rd. Sincerely,
-Karen
