District Attorney appointment process
Yolo County, California
Summary
The Board picked the county's top prosecutor to finish Jeff Reisig's term through January 2029. Community speakers split between continuity candidate Melinda Aiello and calls for change behind Cynthia Rodriguez, with sharp criticism of the prior administration.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
No general fund impact stated; the DA's office budget continues under new leadership.
Residents gain a permanent DA with continuity in ongoing major prosecutions, including the Oakdale Fire case.
Advocates for wholesale change in the DA's office did not get their preferred candidate.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors — June 23, 2026
The Board picked the county's top prosecutor to finish Jeff Reisig's term through January 2029. Community speakers split between continuity candidate Melinda Aiello and calls for change behind Cynthia Rodriguez, with sharp criticism of the prior administration.
Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026
The county is recruiting a new District Attorney. The Board approved written screening questions, agreed two supervisors can pull an extra candidate for interviews, and set 30-minute public interviews for June 23.
Board of Supervisors — May 26, 2026
With DA Jeff Reisig retired, the Board had to decide how to fill the remainder of his term. Supervisors split between directly appointing acting DA Melinda Ayello and running a public recruitment; they settled on an abbreviated process with interviews and an appointment on June 23.
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