Republican candidate for Rochester clerk-treasurer Beth Stocking says although her certified public accountant license had expired in 2021, her qualifications for the clerk-treasurer position still stand. 

Stocking was called out over allegations of misleading the public, when it was discovered that her CPA license that was under her former married name, Beth Washburn, had expired. 

Fulton County Democratic Party Chair Josh Zehner said, "The Fulton County Democrats were questioned by a person in the community if Beth's CPA license was valid. After a quick search, we were able to see that her license is expired as of June 30, 2021. In my limited understanding of the situation, I don't believe she can represent herself as a CPA and must represent herself as a former CPA. This is a problem especially when you look at her signs around town that specifically state "Elect a CPA". A CPA license is not required for this position, but for her to campaign on these credentials and act as if she is currently a CPA seems unethical. We just ask that Beth correct this so we can know who we are voting on."

Stocking feels these discoveries are irrelevant. 

Stocking elaborated more on her career history. She says she plans on renewing her CPA license soon. 

Feeling attacked, Stocking said she feels she is being villified by Fulton County Democrats as a political move. 

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