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Jackson County recorder Arlene Shaw to retire Dec. 31; board accepts resignation
Summary
Auditor Lisa Smith read a resignation letter from Jackson County Recorder Arlene Shaw saying her last day will be Dec. 31, 2025. The Board of Supervisors accepted the resignation and discussed whether to appoint a replacement or call a special election, directing staff to prepare options and required notices.
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors accepted the resignation of Jackson County Recorder Arlene Shaw and discussed options for filling the vacancy.
Auditor Lisa Smith read Shaw's letter to the board: "Dear board of supervisors, please accept this letter as a formal notification of my retirement from my position as the Jackson County recorder. My last day will be 12/31/2025." The board moved to accept the resignation with regret and appreciation for Shaw's 30 years of service.
County staff advised the board it must either appoint a replacement or make its intentions known and publish a notice in the official newspapers; after publication residents would have an opportunity to petition for a special election. Board members said staff may begin preparatory steps immediately and planned to place a formal decision on next week's agenda to set the official process and timeline.
No formal appointment or election date was set during the meeting. The board voted to accept Shaw's resignation and to direct staff to prepare the options and required public notices.
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