Phillip Doolittle (Redlands City Treasurer, California, candidate 2024)

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Phillip Doolittle

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Redlands City Treasurer

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Redlands, 1976

Graduate

Willamette University, 1979

Personal

Birthplace

Colusa, CA

Religion

Protestant

Profession

CFO

Phillip Doolittle ran for election to the Redlands City Treasurer in California. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

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

Biography

Phillip Doolittle provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 12, 2024:

• Birth date: September 8, 1953
• Birth place: Colusa, California
• High school: San Gorgonio High School
• Bachelor's: University of Redlands, 1976
• Graduate: Willamette University, 1979
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Protestant
• Profession: CFO
• Prior offices held:
  • City Treasurer (Appointed) (2023-2024)
• Incumbent officeholder: Yes
• Campaign slogan: Experience, Integrity, Commitment

Elections

General election

General election for Redlands City Treasurer

Phillip Doolittle and John Paul Maier ran in the general election for Redlands City Treasurer on November 5, 2024.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Phil Doolittle is the current City Treasuer of Redlands, CA. Phil has lived and worked most of his adult life in the Redlands community.

Phil previously held positions as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer at the University of Redlands with responsibility for the institutions’s financial and business affairs, including oversight of the investment of the endowment portfolio as well as other institutional funds. He has also served as Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer at the University of Massachusetts Global, and has held management positions at TRW, Inc (now Northrop Grumman) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Phil has served on the governing boards of several professional and community organizations, including Redlands Community Hospital (Board Chair), Redlands Symphony (Treasurer), Museum of Redlands (RHMA), University of Redlands, Watchorn Lincoln Memorial Association (Board President), National Association of College & University Business Officers, WASC Senior College and University Commission (Commission Chair), College Liability Insurance Company, and Private 529 Plan, LLC.

Phil is active with the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers and California Municipal Treasurer’s Association as well as with several other public treasurer associations.

Phil received his BA degree from the University of Redlands and his MBA from the Atkinson Graduate School of Management, Willamette University.

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?

• Knowledge and Experience
• Integrity
• Commitment to the Redlands Community

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Responsible management of the investing of the city’s money with a focus on safety, liquidity and return of investment. The safeguarding of city funds is a primary responsibility.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Safeguarding and responsibly managing the investment of public funds.

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

Neil Armstrong. A hero but a humble man.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Politics of Public Fund Investment by Ben Finkelstein and Investing Public Funds by Girard Miller

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

Integrity

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

Experience, integrity, commitment to community, good listener, balanced

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

Safeguarding and effectively managing the city’s funds.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Quality service to the community

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

The assassination of President Kennedy. Six years old.

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

While in high school and college I worked as server at Howard Johnson’s restaurant.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Team of Rivals by Doris Kearney Goodwin. It’s about the political genius of Abe Lincoln.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Superman

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

ITs A Small World (Disney)

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Over-commitment at times

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

Understanding that the core role of the City Treasurer position is the management of the city’s investment portfolio with priority objectives being safety first, liquidity second and return third.

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

Not necessarily, but the individual servicing in the City Treasurer position should have financial background with investment experience.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Portfolio investment knowledge and experience.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

The office is very focused on the safeguarding and investing of city funds consistent with the city’s investment policy.

Tell us your favorite joke.

N/A

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

No endorsements sought.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Strong supporter of financial transparency of public funds and government accountability.

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