ABOUT SHAWNA
Shawna was born and raised in Bay County. After graduating from Garber High School (Go Dukes!), Shawna earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Finance from DePaul University and a Juris Doctorate with a concentration in Taxation from Saint Louis University School of Law. In addition, she earned a Certified Public Manager certification from Saginaw Valley State University.
Shawna was appointed Bay County Treasurer in February 2019. Previous to her appointment, Shawna served as Bay County Assistant Corporation Counsel since 2014, working with various aspects of the Treasurer’s office including the Land Bank Authority, property foreclosure process and the Retirement Board. Throughout her career, she has proven her ability to create innovative solutions to various situations and build a consensus among colleagues.
Shawna resides in Essexville with her two children Zander and Harper.
Shawna was appointed Bay County Treasurer in February 2019. Previous to her appointment, Shawna served as Bay County Assistant Corporation Counsel since 2014, working with various aspects of the Treasurer’s office including the Land Bank Authority, property foreclosure process and the Retirement Board. Throughout her career, she has proven her ability to create innovative solutions to various situations and build a consensus among colleagues.
Shawna resides in Essexville with her two children Zander and Harper.
WHY I'M RUNNING
I came to the decision to run for Bay County Treasurer in 2020 for many reasons, but first and foremost because I am - and have always been - a person who is drawn to helping others and someone who is committed to being an active, engaged participant in my community. The opportunity to serve as County Treasurer allows me to do both these important things, and my background in finance, law and county government allows me to do them well. As County Treasurer, I can directly serve the public and have a meaningful, positive impact on the lives of Bay County residents.
The role of County Treasurer is multifaceted but has two primary responsibilities - serving as the custodian of all County funds and collecting delinquent taxes. In addition to these two major functions, the Treasurer serves as the Chair of the Bay County Land Bank and as Trustee of the Bay County Employees' Retirement System.
Since taking office, I have worked diligently to maintain strong internal procedures to ensure taxpayer funds are securely held to be utilized in service to the people of Bay County. Further, I continue to be committed to working with all citizens struggling with delinquent taxes to explore every possible option for avoiding foreclosure. I believe all citizens deserve to be treated with respect, fairness and compassion, and that exercising these values is essential to effectively serving in the role of County Treasurer.
The role of County Treasurer is multifaceted but has two primary responsibilities - serving as the custodian of all County funds and collecting delinquent taxes. In addition to these two major functions, the Treasurer serves as the Chair of the Bay County Land Bank and as Trustee of the Bay County Employees' Retirement System.
Since taking office, I have worked diligently to maintain strong internal procedures to ensure taxpayer funds are securely held to be utilized in service to the people of Bay County. Further, I continue to be committed to working with all citizens struggling with delinquent taxes to explore every possible option for avoiding foreclosure. I believe all citizens deserve to be treated with respect, fairness and compassion, and that exercising these values is essential to effectively serving in the role of County Treasurer.
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