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State Treasurer Priorities

 

California's State Treasurer oversees bond sales, investment of state funds, and programs that help Californians save for college and housing. The office touches school construction financing, clean energy bonds, and the long-term health of public dollars.

Phil Ting is running for State Treasurer in 2026 after 12 years in the Assembly, including service as Chair of the Budget Committee and Chair of the Revenue and Taxation Committee. This page outlines the fiscal priorities he would bring to the office. For his full biography and legislative record, visit the Phil Ting campaign homepage.

Phil Ting discussing California budget and fiscal policy

What Phil Ting Would Focus On

 

As Treasurer, Phil Ting would prioritize:

  1. Transparent bond financing. State bonds fund schools, housing, parks, and disaster recovery. Ting would push for clear reporting so voters and local agencies know how bond proceeds are allocated and when projects are completed.
  2. Strong returns on state investments. The Treasurer invests idle state cash and manages portfolios tied to pensions and special funds. Ting's Assembly budget work focused on protecting taxpayer dollars while meeting California's long-term obligations.
  3. College savings access. Programs like ScholarShare help families plan for higher education. Ting authored laws expanding Cal Grant access and would work to keep college savings tools affordable for middle-class households.
  4. Property tax fairness. As San Francisco Assessor-Recorder, Ting closed a five-year assessment backlog and recovered $290 million in unpaid property taxes. That hands-on experience with local assessment rolls informs his approach to statewide tax administration.
  5. Clean energy and infrastructure bonds. Ting supported rooftop solar programs and wetland restoration funding. He would continue directing bond resources toward climate-resilient infrastructure and energy-efficient housing.

Questions About the Campaign

 

Why is Phil Ting running for Treasurer now? After chairing the Assembly Budget Committee, Ting saw how bond timing, cash management, and tax policy affect every California city and school district. He believes the Treasurer's office needs a leader with direct budget and assessment experience.

How can I get involved? Sign up on the Join Phil Ting form on the homepage to receive campaign updates. You can also email the campaign team or donate to Phil Ting for Treasurer 2026.

Where can I read more about his Assembly record? The campaign homepage lists laws he authored on education, gun safety, urban agriculture, Golden Gate Bridge pedestrian access, and government transparency.

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