County Executive and Legal Leadership Appointments
Mendocino County
Summary
The board is weighing performance reviews for four department heads and appointments to two top county jobs, including Chief Executive Officer and County Health Officer. Who fills these roles shapes how county services are run day to day.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Interim CEO salary set at $202,716.80 ($344,618 with benefits); counsel contract increased from $190,000 to $360,000.
Residents will eventually see the results in how county departments are led and staffed.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Supervisors — October 20, 2026
The Board was scheduled to fill its two top staff jobs: Sara Pierce as permanent CEO and Michael Rossi as County Counsel. These hires shape how county departments run and how the county handles legal matters, at combined salaries of roughly $546,000.
Board of Supervisors — October 7, 2026
The board is weighing performance reviews for four department heads and appointments to two top county jobs, including Chief Executive Officer and County Health Officer. Who fills these roles shapes how county services are run day to day.
Board of Supervisors — September 2, 2026
The county is in the process of filling three top jobs — County Counsel, Chief Executive Officer and County Health Officer. These hires shape how county government is run and how legal and public health decisions get made.
Board of Supervisors — June 23, 2026
Both top county jobs are in flux: Sara Pierce steps in as interim CEO and Katharine Elliott's counsel contract was extended, with recruitment ongoing and first screenings in late June and July.
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