Cari-Ann Burgess, Washoe County’s Interim Registrar of Voters, is on administrative leave now following an initial medical leave. The development comes just weeks before the November presidential election, as Washoe County continues to struggle with administrative and political tensions related to its election processes.
The county issued a statement explaining that Burgess, who allegedly went on leave for medical reasons, is now on administrative leave as part of an investigation into her job performance.
“The County will not comment further on a personnel matter and is focused on conducting the 2024 General Election,” the statement reads.
In her first public comments, Burgess said she felt “forced out” after declining proposed staffing changes from the county manager’s office, which would have reallocated some election personnel without her oversight. Citing her willingness to return to her prior role as deputy, she claims being compelled to request leave.
“I feel like I was absolutely forced out, but I have no idea how we got to this point,” she shared, reflecting on her recent high praise from colleagues.
This incident marks another administrative turnover in Washoe County, where five individuals have held the position since 2020.
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