The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Ebony Shelton, a longtime county employee, to be the new chief administrative officer Tuesday.
Shelton -- who will begin the new role as the county's top executive leader on June 14 --will replace Helen Robbins-Meyer, who retired in January.Sarah Aghassi, another county veteran, has served as interim CAO since Robbins-Meyer's departure. Last Wednesday night, board Chairwoman Nora Vargas announced that she and her colleagues had decided in closed session to select Shelton, the deputy chief administrative officer/chief financial officer.
Vargas also praised Shelton's can-do attitude and efforts to remove barriers, along with her track record of driving positive change and inclusivity. She embodies the county motto,"The noblest motive is the public good," Vargas said, adding that she made a motion to approve Shelton"with immense pride."
Describing Shelton as"so prepared, and so ready," Lawson-Remer said she wanted to tell Shelton's children that they"should be super-proud of momma," as"she will be a big boss up here.""You're the right choice," Desmond said."You've earned it." During a public comment period, those in favor of Shelton's appointment cited her years of experience and vision for county government. Several county employees criticized how the county had conducted the search for a new CAO, but added they hoped Shelton would shift the culture from one in favor of executives to one more supportive of employees.Earlier this month, supervisors held a special closed session to find a permanent CAO, who acts essentially as the county mayor.
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