Coppola has initial lead in El Dorado treasurer-tax collector race. What to know
El Dorado County voters decided between two candidates for treasurer-tax collector this election cycle.
As of the first counts issued at 8:15 p.m., Sean Coppola had about 68% of the vote, besting Corey Leikauf who garnered about 32%.
Both candidates grew up in El Dorado County and worked in the private sector before transitioning to government work.
Coppola is the current treasurer-tax collector. Before taking on the roll, he was the county’s assistant treasurer-tax collector and worked in accounting for a property management company in Folsom.
Meanwhile, Leikauf works in the Auditor-Controller’s Office, where he reviews internal financial controls, public fund management and compliance requirements. He is a graduate of Boise State University and worked for U.S. Bank before moving to public accounting firms.
The two candidates appeared last month at a forum held by the League of Women Voters of El Dorado County, where they discussed their top priorities.
Coppola said he wants to improve customer service, modernize efficiency and ensure a high rate of investment return whole safeguarding county dollars. Leikauf said his top priorities include safeguarding public funds, increasing efficiency and providing accountability.
Both candidates want increased transparency for the office, and plan to put investment reports on the department’s website.
