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Shirley Nakawatase

Nonpartisan · California · 2026

Running for San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector, California

Top priorities

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  • Efficient, transparent tax collection with modernized, accessible tools
  • Prudent management and investment of county funds
  • Taxpayer advocacy, including financial literacy and tax-relief education
Biography

Shirley Nakawatase is a certified public accountant and small business owner with more than 40 years of experience in tax preparation, financial consulting and business restructuring, according to her campaign site. She earned her accounting degree from San Diego State University, per KPBS. Shirley Nakawatase appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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