I noticed that Bobby Lieb is advertising in The Durango Herald that he is the only qualified candidate for La Plata County treasurer. But I do not know what his qualifications are for this job. He does not have an accounting degree or experience. He does not have the technology or accounting-systems experience I expect a treasurer to have. So how can I trust him when he makes this claim?

The county treasurer’s job is an accounting and financial investment job. As I am paying for this office through my tax dollars, I expect to hire the most financially qualified candidate. Allison Morrissey has an accounting degree and an MBA. She received the Colorado certified public accountants’ highest award for her performance. She is certified by the IRS to process individual tax returns. She has years of experience as a bank auditor. She has worked with CEOs and CFOs of multi-billion dollar companies (i.e., Microsoft, Lyondellbasell, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, US Banks and many others) improving financial systems for Fortune 100 companies, helping to raise their stock prices for shareholders.

In short, Allison Morrissey is an experienced businesswoman in the major functions of the treasurer’s office. I will be voting for the most qualified candidate: Allison Morrissey.

Barbara Denk

Durango