Harry Hagen is retiring at the end of the year and decided not to run for another term as Santa Barbara County’s Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Administrator after nearly 16 years in the role.
Kim Tesoro, who has been assistant treasurer-tax collector for 13 years, is the only candidate on the June 2026 ballot for the position. She has worked for the county for 30 years (as of June) and looks forward to a 4-year term if elected.
Hagen, 63, a Goleta Valley native, has worked in local government for 30 years, and said really enjoys the job…