Interim CAO Message: Achieving Great Things Together

A message from Interim CAO Sarah Aghassi:

Dear amazing County Team,

I hope your New Year is off to a great start and that you were able to take some time for yourself over the holidays. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve as the County’s Interim Chief Administrative Officer. It is a privilege to work alongside each of you – the heart and soul of all we do – and I look forward to the many great things we will achieve during our time together.

 Public service truly is the noblest motive, and I have no doubt that your deep commitment to delivering positive outcomes for our community will continue as we transition to new County leadership. In my 18 years with the County, I have seen our workforce embrace significant change and emerge even more resilient, connected, and focused on delivering meaningful results for the public.

 I am here to support the incredible work you do. This may be helping people with mental health or addiction services, providing shelter and places to learn, grow and connect, protecting the public’s safety or preserving the environment for future generations.

 Moving forward, as the search continues for a permanent CAO, let us stay focused on maintaining seamless operations, and collaborating to find innovative ways to build upon how we currently serve the public, while actively advancing the impactful projects initiated by our Board that uplift our community.

 Working together as a team, with an unwavering commitment to equity, inclusivity, transparency, and community engagement, we can ensure a bright future in which no one is left behind.