Yuma – The Yuma County Election Advisory Board unanimously recommended the appointment of Election Services Coordinator Francisca “Kika” Guzman as Interim Director of Election Services.

Yuma County Recorder Rick Colwell subsequently appointed Guzman as Interim Director of Election Services, effective January 23, 2023. Guzman will succeed former election director Tiffany Anderson, who has been appointed Director of Facilities Management for Yuma County.

“Kika has been a loyal, dedicated and professional Yuma County elections official for over 15 years,” Colwell said. “In a non-election year, there is no rush to recruit or hire a new Electoral Commission, especially since we have individuals in our office who are qualified and capable to fill the role. .”

Guzman has been with the Election Services Division since 2008. Previously, he held the positions of Election Technician and Election Specialist before being promoted to Election Service Coordinator. She has held her credentials as a state elections officer since 2009 and has been directly involved in all Yuma County elections since 2008.

“I am honored and excited to begin my role as Interim Director of Election Services,” Guzman said. To do.”

In 2022, Guzman successfully completed the Certified Election and Registration Administrator (CERA) program through the Election Center and Auburn University. CERA is the only national professional credentialing program dedicated to voter registration and election administration.

Guzman will remain as Interim Director of Election Services pending an official hiring announcement.