Shasta County Clerk and Registrar of Voters Thomas P. Toller has announced his decision to step down from his role, effective Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Mr. Toller shared that ongoing health challenges have led him to make this difficult decision in order to focus fully on his recovery and well-being. In a message to colleagues and County leadership, he stated:
"I regret to inform you that I have been struggling with a serious illness for some months now. Based on the advice of my doctors, it has become clear to me that I cannot both focus on my health and continue to serve the citizens of Shasta County with vigor and undivided attention. I, therefore, resign my office as County Clerk and Registrar of Voters, effective Tuesday, April 29, 2025. My goal in providing five weeks of notice is to assist in an orderly transition well in advance of the Gubernatorial Primary of June 2026.”
Thomas P. Toller has served Shasta County with dedication and integrity, overseeing local elections and vital record services with professionalism and a deep commitment to public service.
At a special meeting held on March 27, 2025, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted to direct County staff to initiate an open recruitment process to fill the upcoming vacancy. The timeline for the recruitment will be officially determined by the County Executive Officer as appropriate, though the Board discussed a tentative plan to open the application period for two to three weeks. An ad hoc committee, consisting of Board Chair Kevin Crye and District 2 Supervisor Allen Long, will review submissions and recommend three to six finalists for public interviews, tentatively scheduled for April 30, 2025. The Board aims to make an appointment by May 13, 2025.
The individual selected will serve the remainder of the current term, which runs through January 4, 2027.
The County is committed to ensuring a transparent and efficient transition to maintain continuity in the critical services provided by the Clerk and Registrar of Voters Office.