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Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector

This countywide office safeguards and invests public funds while billing and collecting county property taxes.

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Riverside County
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Treasurer-Tax Collector
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Office locations3Listed in the official biography
Department staff110Staff listed in the official office profile
County treasuryPublic fundsReceiving, safeguarding and investing funds
Regular term4 yearsOne officer elected countywide

Office and election information reviewed September 9, 2026. Official Office Information

Responsibilities

Tax collection and public investments

The treasurer-tax collector bills and collects property taxes and safeguards and invests public funds. The treasurer also serves county school and community college districts.

Investment, debt and pension committees have distinct responsibilities. Committee membership does not mean Matthew Jennings personally attends every meeting; the records also identify alternates.

Official Office Responsibilities

Election history

Countywide elections every four years

This office is elected by voters throughout Riverside County. The June 2026 contest was decided in the primary, so there is no November runoff for this seat. The next regular county-office election is in 2030.

Official Election Schedule

Current officeholder

Current treasurer-tax collector

Current service, election dates and past officeholders.

Official portrait of Matthew Jennings
Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector

Current officeholder

Matthew Jennings

Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector

First elected
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Next election for this seat
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Current service
Four-year elected termReelected June 2, 2026
First appointed
June 30, 2020 · Service began September 24, 2020

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Office
P.O. Box 12005, Riverside, CA 92502-2205
Past officeholders1 past officeholders listed

Succession history

Explore prior service

The most recent predecessor, identified in the county’s succession announcement.

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Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector

Jon Christensen

2017–2020

Service
2017–2020
Retired
September 23, 2020
Successor
Matthew Jennings

Service dates retain the precision stated by the source.

Public meetings and participation

Associated Boards and Committees

Each body has a distinct relationship to this office. Membership, representation, staff support and independent review are identified below.

Treasurer-tax collector is a member

Investment Oversight Committee

The committee reviews the Treasurer’s Pooled Investment Fund and other county investments. Matthew Jennings is a member; Giovane Pizano attended as his alternate on April 23.

Official Meeting Information

Treasurer-tax collector is a member

Debt Advisory Committee

The committee reviews proposed county financing before it goes to the Board of Supervisors. The July 23 record lists John Byerly attending as the treasurer’s alternate.

Official Meeting Information

Treasurer-tax collector is a member

Pension Advisory Review Committee

The committee reviews county pension funding and investments. The treasurer’s biography identifies this membership; meeting documents also identify an alternate.

Official Meeting Information

County budget and public decisions

Board of Supervisors

Supervisors act on county investment policy, tax-sale authorizations and financing. The treasurer implements the office’s statutory responsibilities and is not a voting supervisor.

Official Meeting Information

Scheduled public meetings

Upcoming Meetings

Scheduled public meetings on county business connected to this office.

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Decisions and public proceedings

Past Meetings

Actions from past meetings connected to this office.

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Elections for this office

November 3, 2026 election

Upcoming election event

No November 2026 election for this office

The November 3 general election is still taking place. This office was decided in June; its next regular election is in 2030.

Next election for this officeJune 4, 2030

Statewide primary · Countywide, nonpartisan contest

Official Election Schedule

Past elections

Public records

Records connected to this office

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News and Press Releases

News and Coverage

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Records and reference material

Sources

Office information, elections, history, meetings and public records.

Current assessmentStrong coverage

The office identity, current officeholder, Riverside Countywide area, county statistics, current election cycle, public records, related offices, and reviewed sources are included.

Assessed August 18, 2026 · Current 2026 records

Election results and the office information shown here cover selected years. Earlier elections, a full succession of officeholders and historical boundary versions remain incomplete.

Sources used on this page10 sources in 5 categories
Office and officeholders2 sources
Elections and election history2 sources
Meetings and public participation4 sources
Investment Oversight Committee
Debt Advisory Committee
Pension Advisory Review Committee
Board of Supervisors
News coverage1 source
Public records1 source
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