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Supervisors move several county offices to presidential election cycle
Summary
The board adopted an ordinance shifting elections for auditor-controller, treasurer-tax collector, assessor-recorder/county clerk to the presidential-election cycle, extending current terms once so the offices align with higher-turnout elections.
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance that moves elections for several countywide offices — assessor-recorder, county clerk/auditor-controller, and treasurer-tax collector — from the gubernatorial election cycle to the presidential cycle. "This ordinance would move the elections ... thereby extending the terms of those offices one time," legislative analyst Andrew Mize said, explaining the shift would move next elections for those offices to 2028 and extend current terms accordingly.
Deputy County Counsel Ryan Fitzgerald said the change follows state law that already moved sheriff and district attorney elections to the presidential cycle; the county can take the same action for the remaining countywide offices if it chooses. County elections staff and the county counsel's office confirmed the ordinance can be adopted and that potential candidates were notified about calendar and filing adjustments.
Supporters said the consolidation improves voter clarity and ensures higher turnout for these offices. Supervisor Gallagher described the move as a cleanup that aligns fiscally and administratively and gives voters a predictable single ballot for most countywide offices. The motion to adopt was offered by Supervisor Manfry and seconded by Supervisor Alessio; the vote was unanimous.
Next steps: the ordinance takes effect per legal timelines; county elections staff will update candidate filing dates and outreach materials to reflect the consolidated schedule.
