Joann Ginal

Larimer County Treasurer

"The County Treasurer is responsible for mailing Property Tax Statements to the owner of record, collecting property taxes, and disbursing taxes to the taxing authorities (school districts, cities/towns, the county, special districts, etc.). The Treasurer does NOT determine the amount of tax to be collected."

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https://www.joannginal.org/

Why Running

"I’m running to make the Larimer County Treasurer’s Office & Public Trustee responsive, transparent, and focused on helping people before small problems become crises.”

Education

Executive Course, Political Science and Government, Harvard Kennedy School, 2016
Ph.D., Neuroendocrinology/Reproductive Endo, Colorado State University, 1990 - 1997
MS, Biology/Histopathology/Electron Microscopy, Iowa State University, 1976 - 1978
BS, Animal Science/Microbiology, University of New Hampshire, 1972 - 1976

Professional Experience

State Senator, Colorado State Senate, January 2019 - January 2025 (served as Chair, Local Government Committee and Vice Chair, Health and Human Services Committee)
House of Representatives, Colorado State Legislature, January 2013 - January 2019
Medical Science Liaison, Bristol-Myers Squibb, 2003 - present
Medical Affairs, Bristol-Myers Squibb, 2003 - December 2010
Medical Affairs, Genetech, January 2010 - February 2011
Medical Science Liaison, Wyeth, August 1996 - January 2003

Policy Positions

Priorities, per her campaign website:

Help for Homeowners:

Foreclosure prevention through clear timelines, guidance, and personal support.
Outreach and trainings to help find solutions before small problems become big crises.

Easy-to-use Taxpayer Services:

Simple, clear text & email deadline reminders and notifications.
Tools to help residents avoid penalties.
Kiosks in outer areas of the county to increase user convenience.

Transparency for Public Funds:

Local investment of funds whenever possible to support the community.
Public investment dashboard so the public can see where their money is invested.

Endorsements

Joe Neguse, United States Congressman, Congressional District 2
Paul Weissmann, Boulder County Treasurer and Public Trustee
State Senator Jeff Bridges and Democratic Nominee for Colorado State Treasurer
Senator Janice Marchman, Senate District 15