Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone is stepping down next month after 30 years on the job.
Stone, 84, announced Monday he’s leaving office July 6, well before his term ends in December 2026. He’s overseen the region’s property values for three decades, through an economic recession and pandemic. A news release from Stone’s office said the Board of Supervisors will need to call for an election to fill the seat. Assistant Assessor Greg Monteverde is set to fill the role effective July 7 until the election.
“There are certain things that have occurred that say now is the time,” Stone told San Jose Spotlight. “This was just the right time to step down.”…