County Executive's Office

David Guhin,
County Executive

The Board of Supervisors appoints the County Executive. In addition to assisting the Board in managing, directing and coordinating the operations of all county departments, the County Executive also prepares the county budget and makes recommendations to the Board to promote economy and efficiency within the county.

The County Executive's Office assists the Board of Supervisors in managing, directing and coordinating the operation of all departments over which the Board exercises control. The County Executive also appoints the Directors of General Services, Information Services Department, Department of Emergency Management, Permit Sonoma, Human Services, Child Support Services and Human Resources.

Sonoma County Five-Year Strategic Plan

The Board approved the County's Five-Year Strategic Plan in March 2021 to align prioritized objectives with operations and budgets. Strategic Plan objectives are organized under five pillars: Climate Action & Resiliency, Healthy & Safe Communities, Organizational Excellence, Racial Equity & Social Justice, and Resilient Infrastructure. Learn more about the Strategic Plan and view progress against each objective here. Strategic Plan.