Chair and Vice Chair Elected 2026

The annual vote to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, Jan. 13. This year’s elected Chair is Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez of District 4, and Supervisor Pat Hume of District 5 was elected Vice Chair.

“It is an honor to serve as Chair of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors in 2026,” said Supervisor Rodriguez. “I step into this role with a clear focus on results, respect and responsibility. Many of our residents are struggling, and they deserve a County government that acts with urgency and delivers measurable outcomes. As Chair, I will run disciplined, productive meetings and demand results, accountability and follow-through on every commitment we make.

“Respect begins with listening to the people and the communities we serve and ensuring their voices are reflected in our decisions. Responsibility means turning those voices into action. Working with my fellow Supervisors, County staff, and community partners, I will advance solutions that strengthen neighborhoods and ensure Sacramento County operates transparently, effectively, and with real impact for the public.”

Board Chair responsibilities include the following:

• Presides over​ the Board meetings; the Vice Chair assumes the role in the Chair’s absence or inability to act. If the Chair and Vice Chair are absent or unable to preside, the members present will select a member present to act as temporary Chairperson.
• Acts on procedural matters or questions.
• Recognizes a member of the board desiring to speak on an item.
• Is entitled to vote on all matters before the Board, participate in discussion relating to any matter, make motions without relinquishing the Chair, and second any motion without relinquishing the Chair.
• Sits on other boards/commissions as a representative of the County of Sacramento and is the point of contact for questions from the public regarding the meetings (i.e., coordination of resolutions/presentations and general questions not specific to a district, etc.).

The Chair and Vice Chair serve annual terms.​