Gears are in motion to select a new Nevada County district attorney, with five people under consideration for the job.
There are two methods of filling the spot in anticipation of District Attorney Cliff Newell’s departure — having supervisors appoint someone or holding a special election.
County officials opted for the former, and issued a call for applicants shortly after Newell’s March announcement that he’d retire, effective July 10.
A public vote on the new district attorney is set for June 8. That person would have to run for election in June 2022 to keep the job.
Five candidates met last Thursday’s deadline to apply for the position, Human Resource Director Steve Rose has said. Supervisor Dan Miller, chairman of the board, has said he’d like someone in place by Newell’s departure date.