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New Leaders Appointed in San Diego County Government

12/30/2025

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Shawn Brom will become San Diego County Registrar of Voters on January 9, 2026, succeeding Cynthia Paes, who retires in February.
Nadia Privara Brahms will lead Behavioral Health Services after serving as acting director since April.
Eric Shiotsugu is appointed chief information officer after serving as acting chief information officer since August.
The county is hiring for a county counsel and a deputy chief administrative officer for the Health and Human Services Agency.

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Shawn Brom will become San Diego County Registrar of Voters on January 9, 2026, succeeding Cynthia Paes, who retires in February.
Nadia Privara Brahms will lead Behavioral Health Services after serving as acting director since April.
Eric Shiotsugu is appointed chief information officer after serving as acting chief information officer since August.
The county is hiring for a county counsel and a deputy chief administrative officer for the Health and Human Services Agency.