Oscar Garcia wants the public to know what the Fresno County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector does and why it’s important.

Garcia is the incumbent in the position, having been selected by the Board of Supervisors in 2016 to fill out the term of the retiring Vicki Crow. He is now a candidate for a full four-year term, running against David Keyes and Alan Cade, Jr.

Garcia is from Selma. He worked as an assistant in a similar office in Tulare County prior to moving into the Fresno County Auditor-Controller’s office,

In this edition of Take 5, Garcia explains his role and what he hopes to accomplish if he is returned to office by voters. Among the topics:

—Garcia describes his background.

—He explains the role of the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector.

—Why his experience makes him different than his opponents in the race.

—His investment strategy.

—His views on the financial health of Fresno County.