Brian Johnson (Arizona)

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Brian Johnson

Democratic Party

Pima County Treasurer

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Chris Ackerley

Report an officeholder change

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Wallenpaupack Area High School

Bachelor's

East Stroudsburg University, 1979

Personal

Birthplace

New York, N.Y.

Religion

Spiritual

Profession

Finance

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Brian Johnson (Democratic Party) is the Pima County Treasurer in Arizona. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on January 1, 2029.

Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election for Pima County Treasurer in Arizona. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Brian Johnson was born in New York, New York. He graduated from Wallenpaupack Area High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from East Stroudsburg University in 1979. His career experience includes working in finance.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Pima County, Arizona (2024)

General election

General election for Pima County Treasurer

Brian Johnson defeated incumbent Chris Ackerley in the general election for Pima County Treasurer on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Johnson (D)	54.3	263,175
		Chris Ackerley (R)	45.6	220,866
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	575

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 484,616
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pima County Treasurer

Brian Johnson defeated Sami Hamed in the Democratic primary for Pima County Treasurer on July 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Johnson	59.6	58,529
		Sami Hamed	40.2	39,522
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	229

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 98,280
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Pima County Treasurer

Incumbent Chris Ackerley advanced from the Republican primary for Pima County Treasurer on July 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Ackerley	99.3	69,115
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	504

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 69,619
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Johnson in this election.

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Pima County, Arizona (2020)

General election

General election for Pima County Assessor

Suzanne Droubie defeated Jo Ann Sabbagh in the general election for Pima County Assessor on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Suzanne Droubie (D)	57.5	280,981
		Jo Ann Sabbagh (R)	42.3	206,470
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	889

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 488,340
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Pima County Assessor

Suzanne Droubie defeated Brian Johnson and Dustin Walters in the Democratic primary for Pima County Assessor on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Suzanne Droubie	57.4	72,129
		Brian Johnson	23.3	29,269
	Submit photo	Dustin Walters	19.1	24,068
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	278

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 125,744
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Pima County Assessor

Jo Ann Sabbagh advanced from the Republican primary for Pima County Assessor on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jo Ann Sabbagh (Write-in)	100.0	4,099

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,099
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Brian Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Johnson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Brian Johnson is a 26-year resident of Pima County; his home is in the rural community of Picture Rocks.

Brian is running for Treasurer to ensure responsible management of public funds through transparency and a robust data system that’s integrated with the related County Offices and departments. He understands the need for the Treasurer’s office to play a meaningful role in our Pima County government; manage investments with a return that emphasis values of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Climate Awareness in alignment with the County’s Prosperity Initiative.

Brian brings fourteen years professional experience in the county government, and three years on the Arizona State Board of Equalization to the table. Accessibility to the Treasurer’s office will help local businesses with planning development and tax liabilities. Accountability, beyond the internal audit requirements, to the policy making Board of Supervisors is necessary to insure the citizen’s faith in the Treasurer’s Office’s responsibility to meet the needs of the community.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Prosperity - Investment policy that focuses on local investment.
• Accountability - Report to the Board of Supervisors how public funds are being managed with mandatory quarterly reports. Publish investment reports that are understandable.
• Accessibility - Integrated data throughout the county departments so there' is a resource for businesses and individual citizens. Make property tax and investment information easily understandable and useful.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about policies that are environmentally pro-active. Climate resiliency is essential to a prosperous future. It is important to align investment policy with generational prosperity.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My favorite President is Jimmy Carter. His dedication to service, his integrity and his humility are guiding principles for anyone who wants to serve.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity and transparency are essential, especially for an office, Pima County Treasurer, that handles public finances.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I grew up in a time when disciple and a strong work ethic were valued. I bring those traits to the job.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibilities are to ensure lawful compliance in the collection of property taxes and to manage those monies in a socially responsible manner.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Modernizing and elevation the level of service the Treasurer's office contributes to the community.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was thirteen in 1968 when the assignations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy wreaked despair and change in our social and political fabric.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first job, at age sixteen, was washing dishes at a local restaurant for minimum wage. I quickly advanced and learned cooking skills which helped pay my way through college.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The management of investments is a little-known responsibility of the Treasurer's office. I will make our investment policies public and report how they contribute to the prosperity of the community.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Government is a service organization and requires some knowledge of the laws and processes that are essential to delivering services to the citizens. My fourteen years in the Pima County government, which includes five years in Finance, provides me with a broad understanding of how the government provides services to the public.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Financial transparency and accountability are essential to the office of Pima County Treasurer.

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2020

Brian Johnson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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