A Practical Approach to the Treasurer's Office
"I'm running because public service matters."
The Treasurer's Office carries an important responsibility to taxpayers. The job involves more than collecting payments and managing accounts. It requires stewardship, accountability, and a commitment to helping residents navigate city government clearly and confidently.
My approach is straightforward:
Clear answers. No runaround.
That means:
Explaining what residents owe and why
Providing consistent information and clear communication
Helping people navigate city processes without unnecessary confusion
Keeping systems predictable, understandable, and accountable
One lesson I've learned through years of public service is that no office operates in isolation.
The Treasurer works alongside the Assessor, Finance Department, City Administration, elected officials, and, at times, the County Treasurer. When communication breaks down, residents feel the impact. When offices work together effectively, residents receive better service.
For more than 15 years, I've worked in administrative leadership roles that required coordination, oversight, and bringing people together to address concerns. My service on local boards and commissions has reinforced that same lesson: good outcomes depend on communication, collaboration, and shared responsibility.
My role as Treasurer would not be to control other offices. My responsibility would be to help ensure that the financial side of city government is transparent, accountable, and responsive to the people it serves.
Supporting Jackson's Future
Strong communities depend on strong stewardship.
Residents, businesses, and community organizations all benefit when financial practices are clear, consistent, and reliable. Good stewardship means meeting today's responsibilities while keeping the long-term interests of Jackson in mind.
My goal is simple:
Reduce confusion. Improve consistency. Build trust.
Because public service is ultimately about responsibility.
And responsibility begins with showing up, doing the work, and earning the public's trust.
The work matters.
Public service matters.
Your City. Your Money. Your Choice.
Paid for By David R. Hammontree - Jackson Forward. 812 S. Durand St. Jackson MI 49203. Labor donated or in house.
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