Board Chambers Meetings

Board of Supervisors - 5/19/2026

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The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 19, 2026, covered a broad range of community recognitions, infrastructure planning, and critical governance updates regarding homelessness.

Recognitions and Community Milestones

  • Public Health Retirement: The Board honored Dr. Olivia Kasirye upon her retirement as County Health Officer, celebrating her "distinguished career" and steady leadership through the COVID-19 pandemic. Her successor, Dr. Fong Lu, is scheduled to start on June 1st.
  • Public Works Week: The Board proclaimed May 17–23 as National Public Works Week and presented "Manager of the Year" awards to three county employees: Christina Willington (Administrative), Melissa Jones (Transport), and Jennifer Clayborn (Solid Waste).
  • "5 Over 50" Awards: The Adult and Aging Commission recognized five outstanding volunteers for their service to the community: Antonia Lopez (District 1), Shirley Fong (District 2), Jody Sato-King (District 3), Ed Valencia (District 4), and Dave King (District 5).
  • Animal Services: The Board received an update on the Animal Care Fair, which resulted in 35 pet adoptions in a single day.

    • Infrastructure and Economic Development

    • Airport Refunding Bonds: Supervisors approved the issuance of up to $115 million in airport system revenue refunding bonds, a move expected to save the county approximately $800,000 annually.
    • Mather Airport Strategic Plan: The Board reviewed an update on the Mather Airport Strategic Real Estate Development Plan, which outlines two major focus areas: a "North Side" for general aviation and industrial use, and a $209 million "Trade Port" project aimed at significantly expanding air cargo capacity over the next 10 to 20 years.
    • Mining Expansion: The Board approved the Vineyard South Mine Expansion, allowing surface mining on four additional parcels (86 acres) and extending the mine's operation by three years to 2032.
    • Housing and Homelessness Governance Affordable Housing Conversion: Through a TEFRA hearing, the Board approved tax-exempt bonds for Step Up Housing to purchase and renovate the Copper Creek Apartments, converting 75% of the market-rate units into affordable housing for residents at 50% to 80% of the Area Median Income.
    • Homeless Governance Taskforce: In a major step toward regional coordination, the Board voted to establish an ad hoc planning taskforce to design the bylaws and structure for a new unified homelessness governing body. Supervisors Kennedy and Desmond were appointed to represent the county on this task force.

      • Administrative and Board Actions Election Update: The County Executive reported that ballots have been mailed for the June 2nd primary election, with nearly one million eligible voters and 19 eleven-day voting centers opening soon.

      Board Requests: Chair Rodriguez requested a formal presentation on the recent Point-in-Time (PIT) count numbers to better understand the reported 102% increase in homelessness within the unincorporated county.

      Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned in memory of Jonathan Greg Burgess, a retired Battalion Chief and community advocate who recently passed away after a battle with ALS.

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