The Colusa County Board of Supervisors recognized the lengthy service of Colusa County Clerk-Recorder Rose Gallo-Vasquez at the last meeting of 2022, just one week before her official retirement.
After serving eight years as the top election official in Colusa County, Gallo-Vazquez chose not to seek a third term in the June 7 primary election. She will be replaced by Clerk-Recorder-elect Cristy Edwards, who will be sworn into office on Jan. 3.
Gallo-Vazquez, who worked for the county for nearly 30 years, is a Colusa County native, having grown up in Grimes and Arbuckle. She graduated from Pierce High School in 1985 and received her associate’s degree from Yuba College in May 1993.
Gallo-Vasquez began her career with Colusa County in 1994 as an Office Assistant II for Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services. In 1999, she accepted a position as Deputy Clerk Recorder II, under Clerk-Recorder Kathleen Moran, and quickly rose in the ranks of the department.
She was elected Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters by Colusa County voters in a contested primary in 2014. She was reelected for a second four-year term in 2018.
Gallo-Vasquez has worked tirelessly to provide election services for Colusa County’s registered voters in a fair, accessible, and transparent manner, according to a resolution adopted by the Colusa County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 20. She has overseen the recording of legal documents and maintained files of birth, death, marriage, and real estate records for Colusa County. She performed countless marriage ceremonies and has been a steward for the county and its historical records within the Hall of Records, officials said.
“She has served with unparalleled integrity, grace, and has provided exemplary service to the citizens of Colusa County,” said Colusa County Chief Administrative Officer Wendy Tyler, who read a resolution in the absence of Board Chairman Merced Corona.
Gallo-Vasquez is married to Martin Vazquez. She has one daughter, Sophia, and became a grandmother in 2019 with the birth of her granddaughter, Emma Rose.
“I appreciate all the support I received from everybody,” Gallo-Vasquez said. “I am so happy to go into retirement and enjoy my family and friends again. I will still be here in the county and will look to do service in other different ways.” ■