At the Jan. 7 Board of Supervisors meeting, Phil Serna and Rosario Rodriguez were elected as chair and vice-chair respectively. Photo courtesy of Sacramento County

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - The annual vote to elect a new chair and a new vice-chair of the Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

This year’s elected chair is Supervisor Phil Serna of District 1,and Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez of District 4 was elected vice-chair.

“I am honored to be sworn as the 2025 Chair of Sacramento County’s Board of Supervisors,” said Serna. “As we move forward, my priority will be to foster collaboration and unity in our community and ensure that all voices are heard. I am ready to address the challenges our county faces and build a stronger, more inclusive future for all residents. I look forward to serving with my colleagues and continuing the important work that lies ahead this year.”

Board chair responsibilities are listed below.

The board chair presides ove​r the board meetings; the vice-chairperson assumes the role in the chairperson’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.

The board chair also acts on procedural matters or questions, recognizes a board member 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.

The board chair also sits on other boards/commissions as a representative of Sacramento County 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).

The chair and vice-chair serve annual terms.​