Pima County Appoints New Treasurer | Tucson News

Pima County’s new treasurer, Jorge Soto, took the reins Tuesday after being unanimously appointed by the Board of Supervisors — a move that comes on the heels of former treasurer Brian Johnson’s resignation amid a damning sexual harassment investigation. Johnson, a Democrat, stepped down in June after multiple allegations surfaced, including pressuring staff for sexual favors and gifting sexually explicit books to young employees. Soto, also a Democrat and a seasoned finance veteran with 17 years at Citi, fills the role for the remainder of Johnson’s term, ending in December 2028. Notably, this isn’t the first time the county tapped a young leader — Jake Martin, Chief Deputy Treasurer, was appointed at just 21. Soto’s appointment, while politically aligned with Johnson’s party, marks a fresh start as the county’s treasury enters a new chapter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/19724c06fc865f8b