Press Release Index

September 11, 2024 | Office of Equity Department

Melissa Valle appointed permanent Director of the Sonoma County Office of Equity

Melissa Valle, Interim Director for the Sonoma County Office of Equity since April 2024, has been appointed to direct the Office permanently. The appointment by County Administrator Maria Christina Rivera is scheduled to be considered for approval by the Board of Supervisors on Sept. 24. Read full story

May 14, 2024 | Office of Equity Department

Board of Supervisors adopts language access policy

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved a language access policy and implementation plan, in a commitment to improve access to County services for residents who do not speak English as their primary language or who do not speak any English. The policy was created by the County’s Office of Equity. Read full story

December 08, 2022 | Office of Equity Department

Supervisors approve vision and values for Sonoma County Office of Equity

On Tuesday, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors reviewed and approved the mission, vision and values of the county Office of Equity which was created in August 2020 to address social and racial equity issues and to ensure county policies and programs result in greater positive outcomes for communities of color. Read full story