La Mesa City Treasurer Matt Strabone Resigns, Advocates for Abolishing Elected Position
La Mesa City Treasurer Matt Strabone resigned from his position effective August 12th to accept an overseas job with NATO. In an interview reflecting on his tenure, Strabone stated that La Mesa does not need an elected treasurer and that…
San Diego, CA, August 20, 2026 —
La Mesa City Treasurer Matt Strabone announced his resignation from the position, effective August 12th. Strabone is leaving to take an overseas job opportunity with NATO.
In an interview discussing his departure and reflecting on his time as treasurer, Strabone expressed his view that La Mesa does not require an elected treasurer. He suggested that the office should be abolished and its responsibilities transferred to the city’s existing finance department.
The La Mesa City Council had previously voted to appoint a replacement for the treasurer’s office. This decision was made to circumvent the expenses associated with holding a special election. However, the treasurer position is still scheduled to be on the ballot for the upcoming general election in November.
Strabone’s tenure as City Treasurer has concluded with his move to an international role. The city will proceed with appointing a successor, with the position’s future electoral status remaining unchanged for the November election.
Story summarized from the original created by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego on timesofsandiego.com, see more information here.
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