On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Democrats of Rossmoor will host their monthly TGWD meeting in the Fireside Room. Doors will open at 4:00pm. The speaker for this program will be Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder Kristin Connelly.
In November, 2022, Kristin Connelly was elected to the office of Clerk-Recorder. She is a native of Contra Costa County and earned a law degree from Fordham and a master in public policy from Georgetown. Before winning her election, Connelly was the President and CEO of the East Bay Leadership Council (EBLC) for more than 8 years. She also served on the Acalanes Union High School District Governing Board from 2018-2023.
The County Clerk’s office is where residents apply for a marriage license, obtain certified copies of birth, death and marriage certificates, file a fictitious business name,and register as a notary public. The County Recorder keeps property records, real estate documents and military discharge papers. The Clerk-Recorder also oversees local elections, collecting and counting ballots and reporting results to the California Secretary of State. This office is charged with ensuring the elections are secure and accurate.
The website https://www.contracostavote.gov/ provides information about the numerous measures they implement to ensure their system is among the safest and most secure in the country. Email [email protected] any questions.