Board News

The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved several key community investments this week and convened a joint meeting with the Stockton City Council, demonstrating the value of regional collaboration and shared governance.

At their meeting on Tuesday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved a new three-year labor agreement with the San Joaquin County Attorneys Association, ensuring competitive compensation and stability for County attorneys who serve at the core of the local justice system.

At its annual reorganizational meeting this morning, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors unanimously elected Supervisor Sonny Dhaliwal of District Three to serve as Chair for 2026. Supervisor Steve Ding of District Four was selected to serve as Vice- Chair.

The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors voted on Monday to close County offices on Friday, December 26, 2025, aligning with the federal government’s holiday closure following Christmas this year. As a result of the Board’s action, most County offices will be closed to the public that day. Essential County services will continue without interruption, including law enforcement, emergency response, and hospital operations.

At its meeting last Tuesday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors received an independent review of the County’s emergency shelters . The report looks at how many beds are available, how the shelters are run, and how well they serve people who need a safe place to stay. It gives fact-based findings to help the County improve its work to reduce homelessness and to hold itself accountable with real results.

Stockton, CA - Yesterday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the appointment of Najee Zarif as the County's next Director of Public Works, effective March 23, 2026, with a 5-0 vote.