Yolo County Clerk/Recorder/Assessor Jesse Salinas has announced he will run for reelection. Courtesy photo

WOODLAND, CA (MPG) – Yolo County Clerk/Recorder/Assessor Jesse Salinas announced that he will seek reelection, citing a record of strengthening public trust, expanding civic engagement and improving access to essential county services. 

Salinas was appointed to this role in 2016 and elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022; Salinas leads Yolo County’s integrated Yolo County Clerk, Recorder, and Assessor offices, which touches nearly every resident through property assessments, official records and the administration of local, state and federal elections. 

“When I first was appointed to this office, Yolo County saw similar voter turnout to the statewide average. I am proud to share that our county is now consistently 10 percent higher than the statewide average,” Salinas said. 

A lifelong public servant and longtime Yolo County resident, Salinas has built a career focused on making government more accessible and responsive. While in office he has taken on numerous local and statewide leadership positions and currently serves as the President of the California Association of Clerks and Elections Officials. 

Salinas’ work in the Elections Office has drawn statewide and national attention. He has been invited to speak at multiple statewide conferences to share his outreach strategies to engage younger voters and traditionally disenfranchised voting communities. 

These accomplishments have led the Election Office to win two national awards, one for Outstanding Election Administration from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and a Guardian Award from the National Association of Election Officials for its Youth Empowerment Summit (YES), which encourages voting and civic engagement with Yolo County’s youth. Our county's innovative outreach and collaborative work with community-based organizations have been highlighted by foundations and at state and national conferences. 

Salinas also spearheaded Yolo County’s leadership to identify and help remove racially restrictive covenant language from historical property records – confronting discriminatory language from the past while preserving the integrity of the public archive. These efforts have drawn state and nationwide interest in how to address these issues. In California, this resulted in Assembly Bill 1466 to tackle this issue statewide. 

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the people of Yolo County,” Salinas said. “Our work supports schools, public safety and essential services, preserves important life records and protects every citizen’s right to vote. I am running to continue delivering results with integrity and transparency.” 

In his role as County Clerk/Registrar of Voters, Salinas serves as the County’s chief elections official. Under his leadership, Yolo County has implemented expanded voting access under California’s Voter’s Choice Act, including vote-by-mail ballots for all registered voters, secure ballot drop boxes and multilingual voter services. His office has prioritized voter education, election security and transparency to ensure residents can participate confidently in the democratic process. 

Salinas has also championed civic engagement initiatives aimed at preparing the next generation of community leaders. Through youth programs, educational partnerships and public outreach, his office has worked to increase awareness of local government and encourage lifelong participation in civic life. 

“Strong communities depend on informed and engaged residents,” Salinas said. “I am committed to building trust in government and ensuring every person in Yolo County feels represented and served.” 

As Clerk-Recorder, Salinas has worked to improve public access to vital records, including marriage licenses, property documents and other official filings. 

Salinas said his reelection campaign will focus on continuing to modernize services, protect election integrity and deliver efficient, equitable service to all communities across the county. 

“I hope to continue my track record of success: providing secure elections, keeping updated and reliable public records and ensuring properties are fairly and equitably assessed so critical revenues can be provided to Yolo County cities and schools.” 

The Yolo County Clerk/Recorder/Assessor is an elected countywide office serving a four-year term. 

For more information, visit Salinas4Yolo.com or email [email protected].