Board names Jorge Soto as County Treasurer
PIMA COUNTY July 28, 2026 – The Pima County Board of Supervisors Tuesday appointed Jorge Soto as the new County Treasurer, effective immediately. Soto will take over the term of former Treasurer Brian Johnson who resigned in June. The term ends in December 2028.
Soto is an independent consultant who previously worked as a manager for banking and investment firm Citi (formerly CitiBank) for 17 years. He is a Democrat, as were the other nine applicants. State law requires the Board appoint a member of the same party to fill a vacated County elected office. The Board voted 4-0 with Supervisor Christy abstaining.
“As a proud Tucson resident, I care deeply about our community and believe local government should be fiscally responsible, transparent, efficient, and accountable to the public,” Soto wrote to the Board in his letter of interest. “If appointed, I would lead with integrity, professionalism, and a servant's mindset while working collaboratively with the Board of Supervisors, county departments, employees, and residents to ensure the Treasurer's Office continues to operate at the highest standard.”
Before nominating Soto, Supervisor Rex Scott praised Deputy Treasurer Jake Martin for his leadership of the Treasurer’s Office the past 18 months. Martin was among the nine applicants for appointment. Scott was complementary of all the applicants and thanked them for their willingness to be considered for appointment to a public office.
Scott said he interviewed all the candidates, and each had made a compelling case for appointment but said he thought Soto stood out from the others due to his “impressive credentials, experience with finance and customer service, and his calm, gentle and positive demeanor,” Scott said.
Arizona County Treasurers are responsible for collecting property taxes for jurisdictions levying a property tax in the County, including school and fire districts, the community college district, Pima County, and special taxing districts. The Office also manages the funds for these jurisdictions, including "receiving, recording, safeguarding, investing, and disbursing funds," according to the Arizona Auditor General’s Office.Treasurers are elected and serve four-year terms.
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