Nevada County Treasurer Retires, Endorses Shauneen Gracey as Successor

Michelle Bodley steps down after 23 years, backs assistant Shauneen Gracey to take over as Treasurer-Tax Collector

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Nevada County Treasurer-Tax Collector Michelle Bodley announced she will not seek re-election in 2026 after 23 years of service. Bodley endorsed her assistant, Shauneen Gracey, as the most qualified candidate to succeed her as the county's next Treasurer-Tax Collector.

Why it matters

The Nevada County Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office plays a critical role in safeguarding public funds, managing county investments, and ensuring accurate and timely collection of property taxes and other revenues to support essential services throughout the county. Bodley's retirement and endorsement of Gracey as her successor will have significant implications for the county's financial management and operations.

The details

Bodley, who was appointed Treasurer-Tax Collector in 2023, cited her office's many accomplishments during her tenure, including generating over $28 million in investment earnings, maintaining a 98% secured tax collection rate, achieving record Transient Occupancy Tax collections, and leading the implementation of a new countywide financial system. She praised Gracey's 13 years of experience in the office and her qualifications to continue protecting taxpayer funds, maintaining transparency, and upholding the public trust.

  • Bodley announced her retirement on February 10, 2026.
  • Bodley has served as Nevada County Treasurer-Tax Collector since 2023.

The players

Michelle Bodley

The retiring Nevada County Treasurer-Tax Collector, who has served in the role since 2023 and is endorsing her assistant Shauneen Gracey as her successor.

Shauneen Gracey

The Nevada County Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector, who Bodley is endorsing to take over as the next Treasurer-Tax Collector.

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What they’re saying

“Serving the residents of Nevada County has been the greatest honor of my professional life. Every decision I have made has been guided by the principles of fiscal responsibility, transparency, and strict adherence to the law. I am deeply proud of the work our office has accomplished on behalf of taxpayers and local agencies.”

— Michelle Bodley, Retiring Nevada County Treasurer-Tax Collector (newsdirectory3.com)

“Shauneen Gracey brings more than thirteen years of experience within this office and a deep understanding of the complex legal framework governing public finance. She leads with professionalism, integrity, and impartiality. I am confident she will continue to protect taxpayer funds, maintain transparency, and uphold the public trust.”

— Michelle Bodley, Retiring Nevada County Treasurer-Tax Collector (newsdirectory3.com)

What’s next

The 2026 Nevada County Treasurer-Tax Collector election will take place in November 2026, with Shauneen Gracey as the endorsed successor to Michelle Bodley.

The takeaway

Bodley's retirement and endorsement of Gracey highlight the importance of experienced, ethical leadership in the critical role of county Treasurer-Tax Collector. Gracey's selection will ensure continuity and stability in Nevada County's financial management as she builds on Bodley's record of fiscal responsibility and transparency.