Douglas P. Todd, former State Senator and Maricopa County Treasurer, passed away on May 24, 2019. He was 89 years old. Doug attended what was then Arizona State College. He graduated as a member of the first class of the School of Agriculture in 1951. In partnership with his father-in-law, they grew cotton, alfalfa and barley on the family farm south of Baseline in Tempe. When the farmland was sold in the early 1970's, Doug took on new challenges including oversight of the design and construction of the Lakeshore Bible Church of God (on the former farmstead) and the reestablishment of the dormant Maricopa County Fair. His success with the fair lead him to be elected to represent District 27 (Tempe) to the Arizona House of Representatives in 1978, and he later served three terms as State Senator for the same district. In the Arizona State Legislature, where he served for 14 years, he found himself on the appropriation subcommittees that oversaw the funding of the state universities. He strove to achieve fair and equitable solutions for funding parity. These efforts sparked the next level of growth for Arizona universities, especially for ASU, and Doug was named ASU Alumnus of the Year in 1995. Doug was elected as Maricopa County Treasurer in 1992 and served twelve years. The beginning of his tenure was marked by a severe fiscal crisis for the County, which he skillfully managed, leading Maricopa County to financial health and higher bond ratings. Doug is survived by two sons, two daughters, fifteen grandchildren, twenty four great-grandchildren, and a brother. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Anne (Monie), and by a son. His funeral is scheduled for 9:30 AM on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Dayspring United Methodist Church, 1365 E. Elliot Road, Tempe, AZ 85284. As was Doug's custom, attendees are encouraged to wear a bola tie to the service to honor his memory. Interment will be private. The family suggests memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of the Valley .