Lawrence Cohen was chosen as San Diego County's next treasurer-tax collector Tuesday, beating out three other finalists.

Cohen — who has spent the last five years as chief of staff to Rep. Juan Vargas, D-San Diego — replaces Dan McAllister, who left the position for which he was elected for six terms on Aug. 2. Cohen will finish McAllister's term, which expires in January 2027.

In early October, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors advanced Cohen, David Baker, Christian Peacox and Detra Williams out of 11 candidates who originally vied for the position.

The board interviewed all four candidates again Tuesday. The hopefuls also met with residents during an Oct. 30 community forum.

Baker and Williams both work in the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office. Baker is the chief deputy of tax

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