Supervisor, District 3
Why does this race matter?
Sonoma County’s 3rd District encompasses central Santa Rosa and most of Rohnert Park. Its population is the youngest of the county’s five districts, and has the lowest median household income. Former Santa Rosa Mayor Coursey was elected to the office in 2020.
What does a county supervisor do?
Supervisors govern county programs and departments and approve the county budget. Their largest area of spending is traditionally health care and human services. Supervisors are also responsible for local jails and elections, and they make decisions on law enforcement and housing in unincorporated areas of the county. If a supervisor candidate receives over 50% of the vote in the primary, they take office for a four-year term. Otherwise, the top two candidates face off in the November general election.
Candidates
Key Supporters
For Coursey
- Bill Dodd, state senator
- Jared Huffman, U.S. representative
- Natalie Rogers, mayor, Santa Rosa
- Eddie Alvarez, City Council member, Santa Rosa
- North Bay Labor Council
For Medina
- Latino PAC of Sonoma County
- Eddie Alvarez, City Council member, Santa Rosa
- Mariana Martinez, SRJC Trustee