Pima County Treasurer Beth Ford to resign

Pima County Treasurer Beth Ford will resign next month, she said Monday in a letter to the Pima County Board of Supervisors.

Ford’s last day will be April 12.

She asked the board to name her chief deputy to the post.

“Knowing that I would not be seeking another term, I sought a Chief Deputy Treasurer that would be able to continue the progress we have made. I found that person in former State Representative Chris Ackerley,” Ford wrote. “I have every confidence he can lead the office through the challenges of the coming year and wholeheartedly recommend that you appoint him to fill the remainder of the term.”

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Ford, who first took office in January 2001, reminded the board about challenges her office had to overcome.

“Twenty-four years ago, the Pima County Treasurer’s Office was mired in problems. “ Ford wrote Monday. “There were eight different computer systems that couldn’t talk to each other, the books were out of balance, and the office had been issued many significant audit findings.”

“The books are balanced, and we haven’t had a significant audit finding in years. My job is done,” Ford said.