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Board appoints Andrew McDonald as Washoe County registrar of voters in 3–2 vote after contested hiring process
Summary
After a contested recruitment process and public criticism about transparency, the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners approved County Manager Eric Brown’s recommendation to appoint Andrew McDonald as registrar of voters, 3–2. Vice Chair Jean Herman and Commissioner Mike Clark voted no.
The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners voted 3–2 on Tuesday to appoint Andrew McDonald as the county’s registrar of voters, confirming County Manager Eric Brown’s selection after a contested recruitment process and public concerns about transparency.
County Manager Brown presented his recommendation and Human Resources staff described the recruitment: 36 candidates applied, five met minimum qualifications, a first‑round panel recommended three finalists and one finalist ultimately was selected by a final interview panel that included the county manager and one commissioner on behalf of…
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