Kari Lopez currently serves as the Navajo County Treasurer. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University and her Master’s degree from Grand Canyon University.
Upon her appointment to treasurer in 2019, Lopez implemented several improvements and processes to better serve the taxpayers of Navajo County, including updates to the website increasing user-friendliness and access to information, creation of an online payment portal for taxpayer convenience, hiring and training additional staff in Holbrook and Show Low improving customer service and accessibility, and updating/upgrading outdated systems, for faster processing of tax payments particularly during high seasonal times.
Lopez currently serves on the Arizona Association of Counties Board representing the Arizona Treasurers and is current president of the Arizona County Treasurers’ Association. She previously served on Navajo County Personnel Commission Board. Lopez is a member of the National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers & Finance Officers, Government Investment Officers Association and Silver Creek Rotary.
“Navajo County has been my home for 47 years and it has been an incredible privilege to serve you, first as an educator and now as your treasurer,” stated Lopez. For over 20 years, I have built my career and reputation on the principles that have guided me throughout my life: utilizing knowledge and experience to serve our community with accuracy, efficiency, and compassion.
“I have dedicated eight years to enhancing the accessibility of the Navajo County Treasurer, fostering an open-door policy, personally answering thousands of phone calls, and training staff on the day-to-day operations. In the year ahead, my goal is to fully implement a new tax and financial system that will transform this office, allowing for greater efficiency and additional online services. I have the knowledge, experience, and qualifications to be your treasurer. Thank you for your continued support. Visit my website at keeplopeztreasurer.com.”
