December 3, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sara Floor, Communications Coordinator
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The California State Association of Counties® (CSAC), the statewide organization representing all 58 counties, elected a new slate of officers at its Annual Meeting in San Diego County. The new officers were officially installed Thursday evening.

• President – Humboldt County Supervisor Virginia Bass
• First Vice President – Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett
• Second Vice President – Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore
• Immediate Past President – Kern County Supervisor Leticia Perez

“Each of the 2019 CSAC officers exemplifies the trait of resiliency and embodies the principles of integrity, teamwork and adaptability. I am excited to work side by side with these talented and experienced leaders as we move forward into the new year,” said CSAC Executive Director Graham Knaus. “Even with positive news about the state budget, we know that there are many challenges ahead for California’s counties. Working together in Sacramento and in Washington D.C., our 2019 officers will serve California’s 58 counties and nearly 40 million residents well.”

“California’s counties are as diverse as the many programs and services we provide,” said Supervisor Bass. “I am so grateful for the role that CSAC plays not only in advocacy, but in bringing counties together to share expertise that better enables us to serve our communities. I look forward to an exciting and productive year working on behalf of all of California’s counties.”

Supervisor Bass has most recently served as the Association’s Second and First Vice President. She has also served on the Association’s Board of Directors, Executive Committee and as Vice Chair of CSAC’s Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee.

The California State Association of Counties is the voice of California’s 58 counties at the state and federal level.