Lee County Register of Deeds Pamela Britt has announced her retirement.

Britt, a Democrat, was first elected in 2016 and was re-elected without opposition in 2020 and 2024. Her retirement is effective on January 1.

The Lee County Democratic Party will meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday in the Lee County Courthouse to choose someone to fill the remainder of Britt’s term. According to an email from the LCDP, the meeting is open to the public, but only members of the county party’s executive committee are able to vote.

Nominees must live in Lee County and be registered Democratic. The Lee County Register of Deeds seat is up for election next in 2028.