Your tax dollars are hard-earned - do elected officials know how to handle the money?

Does the person you voted for have a financial background?  It is critical to understand how  local treasurers and auditors keep tabs on your taxes -- and who wants the job.  Catherine Voutaz is running for Utah State Auditor and Sheila Srivastava for the Salt Lake County Treasurer positions.  Find out why Sheila says every tax dollar is hard earned.

They explain why its important to have people in those offices who have financial backgrounds and what their roles are to assist the more well-known positions of governors, mayors and city councils.  Susan Speirs, the CEO of Utah Association of CPAs, also joins the conversation to help explain why voters need to do their research on ALL the people listed on your ballot. 

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The goal of Money Making Sense is to help you find more financial peace. Host Heather Kelly and guest experts focus on reviewing paychecks and analyzing family decisions. They also talk about vacationing on a budget, retirement savings on a limited income, reducing household expenses, the financial impact of owning pets and how money affects relationships. Money Making Sense will give you practical ideas on how to improve your bottom line. Money Making Sense is a 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2021 People's Choice Podcast Award Finalist.