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.

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…