LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday announced its selection of Lake County’s new registrar of voters.

Catherine McMullen, a Lake County native with extensive elections experience gained while working in Oregon, will become the new registrar of voters, effective June 24.

“County residents must have the highest level of trust that elections will be properly and fairly conducted, and we were fortunate to have the opportunity to interview four very strong candidates,” said Board Chair Tina Scott.

Coming to the county of Lake from Multnomah County Elections in Portland, Oregon, where she created and managed their award-winning Voter Education and Outreach Program, McMullen is a 15-year veteran of public service.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts from UC Davis, and a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Washington. She will soon complete an Executive Masters in Public Administration from Portland State University.

McMullen takes a voter-focused approach to conducting elections, creating innovative services that increase access, transparency and understanding of voting processes.

“Citizens that are eligible to vote, and want to vote, should be able to vote without barriers,” said McMullen.

McMullen was born in a small doctor’s office on Main Street in Kelseyville, and grew up in Lake County, graduating from Lower Lake High School.

Lake County’s natural beauty and rich outdoor recreational opportunities drew her home. She is greatly anticipating sharing beloved childhood parks and discovering new favorites with her husband, historian Michael D. Barton, and their two children.

“It is truly exciting to reintroduce Catherine McMullen to Lake County residents in her new role,” said Scott. “I am confident she will strengthen her office by establishing inclusive processes, maximizing our opportunity to achieve representative election results.”