California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Elects 2026 Officers at 131st Annual Meeting 

Sacramento, CA – The California State Association of Counties (CSAC), the voice of California’s 58 counties, has elected its officers to lead the statewide association throughout 2026. The announcement came during CSAC’s 131st Annual Meeting, where county leaders gathered to address escalating challenges affecting communities across the state. These challenges include threats to core safety-net services, increasing disaster impacts, and the evolving demands placed on local governments.

The newly elected officers are: 

• CSAC President – Santa Clara County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg 
• CSAC First Vice President – Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo 
• CSAC Second Vice President – Colusa County Supervisor Kent Boes 
• CSAC Immediate Past President – Inyo County Supervisor Jeff Griffiths 

“I am honored to step into this new role at the helm of this bold and effective organization,” said Santa Clara County Supervisor and 2026 Board President Susan Ellenberg. “As uncertainty grows and challenges multiply, the residents of California can continue to rely on their counties to remain unflinching in their commitment to work on their behalf.”

“California’s counties are on the front lines of nearly every major challenge facing the state — from homelessness and behavioral health needs to climate-driven disasters and strained safety-net programs,” said CSAC Chief Executive Officer Graham Knaus. “This team of officers reflects the diversity and strength of counties statewide, and they are exceptionally prepared to lead us through another disruptive year. Their leadership will help ensure counties remain strong, effective, and united in serving all Californians.” 

President Ellenberg previously served as CSAC’s First and Second Vice President and has represented Santa Clara County on its Board of Supervisors since 2019. She was unanimously elected by the CSAC Urban Caucus before being formally selected as President by county supervisors from throughout California on December 4. 

The 2026 term will coincide with a pivotal statewide election year in which California voters will select a new governor, underscoring the importance of CSAC’s leadership in advocating for county priorities and ensuring counties remain strong partners in serving residents.