ELECTION GUIDE
GLEN ROSE REPORTER & YOURGLENROSETX.COM | Thursday, February 13, 2014 | PAGE C12
MEET THE CANDIDATES - County Treasurer (cont.) EDUCATION • Glen Rose High School • Hill College • Tarleton State University
April Gore Campos, 39 Lifelong resident FAMILY • Three daughters, Madeline, Mackenzie and Mia Campos
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • Deputy clerk, Somervell County Tax Assessor • Owner and operator, Starry Skye Dance Academy and Gymnastics, eight years CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS • Stonewater of Glen Rose
• Girl Scouts of America • 2014 Glen Rose High School Parent/Student Prom Committee • Glen Rose Junior High PTA VOLUNTEER SERVICE • Somervell County Cancer Support Group
Campos Q&A Q: What are the duties of county treasurer? A: The county treasurer is basically the chief financial officer for the county. The treasurer
receives all money from all county offices and deposits into the proper accounts. The treasurer also maintains all deposits, withdrawals and bank statements for the county. The office of the county treasurer is also responsible for payroll, new hire paper work, retirement and health insurance plans. Q: What is the most important function of the office? A: I believe the most important function of the county treasurer is to manage all money with the upmost accuracy.
Q: Do you have experience in banking, accounting or financial planning? A: Yes, my current job and being a business owner have given me experience with banking, accounting and financial planning. Working as a deputy clerk in the Somervell County Tax Assessors Office, I collect cash, checks and credit card payments with every transaction that I perform. All transactions must be accurate so that the office reports will balance daily.
As the owner of Starry Skye Dance Academy and Gymnastics, I had to develop a financial plan showing anticipated income and liabilities in order to obtain a business loan. Q: What is your experience with budgeting outside of a family/household budget? A: As a business owner, one of my key responsibilities is budgeting for employee payroll and other financial liabilities. This includes balancing income with outgoing obligations. Q: Have you ever managed investments? A: I have some familiarity with stocks and certificates of deposits. For any investments, I would assemble a knowledgeable team of county employees and consult with various financial professional firms. Q: What makes you the best candidate?
AMANDA KIMBLE/GRR
April Gore Campos, candidate for Somervell County treasurer, says her experience in the tax assessor’s office has prepared her for service.
A: I believe that my professional experience of owning my own business and its financial responsibility gives me the experience to perform the duties of county treasurer. I also believe my ability to work with people, employees, customers and county officers is an important skill for resolving their concerns and needs.