Potential censure of Registrar of Voters
Summary
A complaint that Clerk Clint Curtis misused county property and funds for electioneering was investigated by County Counsel, who found no criminal activity — the tour's purpose was a facility visit.
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Taxpayers could end up covering legal, staffing, and security costs while officials fight over the locked ballots.
The Clerk's office, which avoids sanction; voters retain confidence if they accept the finding.
Complainants who expected action will be disappointed by the no-criminality finding.
Mentions & discussions (4)
California county’s election drama worsens as official locks up contested ballots
California county’s election drama worsens as official locks up contested ballots Los Angeles Times
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - Jun 23, 2026
Supervisors voted 4-1 to put an item on a future agenda about possibly censuring County Clerk/Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis, but only after the June 2 primary election is certified on July 2, 2026.
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026
A complaint that Clerk Clint Curtis misused county property and funds for electioneering was investigated by County Counsel, who found no criminal activity — the tour's purpose was a facility visit.
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - Jan 20, 2026
Supervisors sparred over whether to investigate recent actions by Clerk Clint Curtis. Supervisor Long wanted a future discussion, possibly waiving attorney-client privilege to allow an investigation; his first motion failed, but a narrower motion to bring the item back next meeting passed 4-1.
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