About the Candidate
Meet Sarah Mitchell
For over 20 years, I’ve dedicated my career to managing and growing public funds responsibly. As a CPA and CFA, I understand that the Treasurer’s role is about actively growing Dallas County’s financial strength while protecting every taxpayer dollar.
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20+
Years in finance
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CPA / CFA
Dual certified
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$0
PAC money
Sarah's journey
From student to Dallas County Treasurer candidate
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2001
B.S. Finance, UT Austin
Graduated with honors. First in family to earn a university degree.
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2003
Licensed CPA — State of Texas
Joined Dallas-based public finance firm specializing in government funds.
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2008
Investment Manager — Dallas County Treasury
Managed $800M county investment portfolio. Earned CFA charterholder designation.
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2015
Chief Investment Officer — City of Dallas
Grew city investment pool by 34% while maintaining highest safety ratings.
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2026
Candidate — Dallas County Treasurer
Running to bring expert, independent treasury leadership to all 2.6M Dallas County residents.
Qualifications
Credentials you can count on
Certified Public Accountant
Texas CPA Board — Licensed since 2003
CFA Charterholder
CFA Institute — Certified since 2008
B.S. Finance — UT Austin
Class of 2001 — Graduated with honors
GFOA Excellence Award
2019, 2020, 2021 — Investment Reporting
GFOA Member
Government Finance Officers Assoc. — since 2005
TXCPA Member
Texas Society of CPAs — Active since 2003
Why I'm running
A lifelong Dallas County resident fighting for your financial future
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"Growing up in a working-class family in Oak Cliff taught me the value of every dollar. I became a treasury professional because I believe public money should work as hard as the people who earned it."
— Sarah Mitchell
I was born and raised in Oak Cliff, Dallas. My mother worked as a school nurse at Dallas ISD. My father drove a county maintenance truck for 28 years. Neither complained about taxes, they believed in what those taxes were supposed to build.
What they never imagined was that public money could sit idle, be invested poorly, or be mismanaged by officials without the expertise to handle it. I became a treasury and investment professional because government has a duty to make every public dollar work as hard as possible for the people who paid it.
Personal values
- Every dollar invested wisely
- Full public transparency always
- Independence from Wall Street
- Service to every Dallas family
Personal life
Sarah lives in Oak Cliff with her husband James and their two children attending Dallas ISD schools. She coaches youth basketball on weekends and volunteers at Parkland Hospital Foundation annually.
Voices of Support
Endorsed by Trusted Dallas Leaders
Treasurer Candidate is proud to be endorsed by respected members of the Dallas County community, from financial professionals and civic leaders to educators and small business owners, all united by a commitment to sound fiscal management and transparent government.
Jane Smith brings exactly the financial expertise and integrity that Dallas County has needed for years. She will hold county government accountable, to all 2.6 million of us.
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Hon. Robert J. Whitman
Retired District Judge
Jane’s commitment to transparency isn’t just a promise, it’s a professional standard she has maintained throughout her entire career in Dallas public finance.
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Linda Ramirez, Esq.
Past President, Houston Bar Association
As a community leader in South Dallas, I know how much trust matters. Jane Smith has earned mine, and she deserves yours.
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Thomas Greene
Community Leader, Harris County
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