Monroe County Auditor Catherine Smith (D) is running for county treasurer this year.
Smith’s candidacy in the treasurer’s race is unique because her name will only appear on the May primary ballot if she is selected in a caucus held by the Monroe County Democratic Party.
The treasurer’s seat was left vacant Jan. 1 because Jessica McClellan resigned from the position to serve as Bloomington’s city controller under Mayor Kerry Thomson.
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As a result, a Democratic caucus to fill the treasurer’s vacancy will be held Jan. 20.
If Smith is selected in the caucus, she will become the incumbent treasurer in the May primary and another caucus must be held for the county auditor’s seat.
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Monroe County Financial Director Brianne Gregory recently announced her plans to run for the auditor’s seat. Smith has endorsed Gregory’s campaign.
To date, no other candidates have filed for the treasurer’s race.
Smith did not immediately respond to a candidate questionnaire from WFIU/WTIU News.
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The auditor is the county’s chief financial officer and is responsible for documenting the financial activities in its various funds.
The treasurer is the custodian of all county money and is responsible for collecting county property taxes.
