Government Info

Contact info for county, city, state and federal representatives.

Tuolumne County

Sonora City

State

Federal

Tuolumne County Supervisors

District 1: Michael Holland
mholland@co.tuolumne.ca.us 
Phone: (209) 533-5572

District 2: Ryan Campbell
rcampbell@co.tuolumne.ca.us
Phone: (209) 533-5529

District 3: Daniel Anaiah Kirk
akirk@co.tuolumne.ca.us
Phone: (209) 533-5525

District 4: Stephen A. Griefer
sgriefer@co.tuolumne.ca.us
Phone: (209) 533-5526 call for appointments

District 5: Jaron E. Brandon
jbrandon@co.tuolumne.ca.us 
Phone (209) 533-5521
Cell (209) 770-5084

City of Sonora Representatives

MAYOR
Ann Segerstrom
Next Election: 2028 (4 Year Term)
Email: asegerstrom@sonoraca.com.

VICE-MAYOR
Andy Merrill
Next Election: 2026 (4 Year Term)
Email: amerrill@sonoraca.com.

COUNCILMEMBER
Bess Levine
Next Election: 2028 (4 Year Term)
Email: blevine@sonoraca.com.

COUNCILMEMBER
Stephen Opie
Next Election: 2028 (4 Year Term)
Email: sopie@sonoraca.com.

COUNCILMEMBER
Mark Plummer
Next Election: 2026 (4 Year Term)
Email:  mplummer@sonoraca.com

California State Representatives

GOVERNOR
Gavin Newsom (D)
Next Election: 2026 (4 Year Term)
State Capitol 1173, Sacramento, CA 95814
Email: gavin.newsom@gov.ca.gov 
(916) 445-2841

STATE ASSEMBLY, 8TH DISTRICT
David J. Tangipa (R)
Next Election: 2026 (2 Year Term)
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0030
(916) 319-2030

STATE SENATE, 4TH DISTRICT
Marie Alvarado-Gil (D)
Next Election: 2026 (4 Year Term)
1021 O Street, Suite 7240, Sacramento, CA
95814
Email: senator.alvarado-gil@senate.ca.gov 
(916) 651-4004

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Eleni Kounalakis (D)
Next Election: 2026 (4 Year Term)
State Capitol, 1114, Sacramento, CA
95814
(916) 445-8994

SECRETARY OF STATE
Shirley N. Weber (D)
Next Election: 2026 (4 Year Term)
1500 11th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 657-2166

STATE CONTROLLER
Malia M. Cohen (D)
Next Election: 2026 (4 Year Term)
P.O. Box 942850, Sacramento, CA 94250
(916) 445-2636

TREASURER
Fiona Ma (D)
Next Election 2026 (4 Year Term)
P.O. Box 942809, Sacramento, CA 94209
(916) 653-3100

ATTORNEY GENERAL
Rob Bonta (D)
Next Election: 2026 (4 Year Term)
P.O. Box 944255, Sacramento, CA 94244
(916) 322-3360

STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
1ST DISTRICT
Ted Gaines (R)
Next Election: 2026 (4 Year Term)
400 Capitol Mall, #2340, Sacramento, CA
95814
1-800-400-7115

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
Ricardo Lara (D)
Next Election: 2026 (4 Year Term)
300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1700
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 492-3500

Federal Representatives

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 5
Tom McClintock (R)
Next Election: 2026 (2 Year Term)
Email: https://mcclintock.house.gov/contact/email-me
Washington, D.C. Office: 202-225-2511
El Dorado Hills District Office: 916-786-5560
Modesto District Office: 209-550-6910

US SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA
Adam Schiff (D)
Next Election: 2030 (6 Year Term)
Email: https://www.schiff.senate.gov/get-in-touch/
Washington, D.C. Office: 202-224-3841
San Francisco Office: 415-393-0707
Fresno Office: 559-485-7430
San Diego Office: 519-231-9712
Los Angeles Office: 310-914-7300

US SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA
Alex Padilla (D)
Next Election: 2028 (6 Year Term)
Email: https://www.padilla.senate.gov/contact/contact-form/
Washington, D.C. Office: 202-224-3553
Fresno Office: 559-497-5109 
San Francisco Office: 415-981-9369 
Sacramento Office: 916-448-2787  
Los Angeles Office: 310-231-4494 
San Diego Office: (619) 239-3884

U.S. Cabinet Members and Executive Agencies and Their Responsibilities

The Cabinet

Vice-President: JD Vance

  • Advises the President and participates in Cabinet meetings;
  • Presides over the Senate and casts tie-breaking votes;
  • Represents the U.S. abroad and at domestic events; and
  • Stands as first in line of presidential succession.

Secretary of State (Department of State): Marco Rubio

  • Oversees U.S. foreign policy and international diplomacy;
  • Negotiates treaties and agreements with foreign nations;
  • Manages embassies, consulates, and U.S. diplomats worldwide;
  • Issues passports and visas; and
  • Oversees these major agencies: Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Agency for Global Media.

Secretary of the Treasury (Department of the Treasury): Scott Bessent

  • Manages federal finances and develops economic policy;
  • Collects taxes and enforces tax law through the IRS;
  • Produces currency and coins through the U.S. Mint and Bureau of Engraving and Printing;
  • Monitors banking systems and combats money laundering and terrorism financing; and
  • Oversees these major bureaus: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Secretary of Defense (Department of Defense): Pete Hegseth

  • Provides military forces and develops defense strategy;
  • Oversees all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force);
  • Manages defense research and procurement; and
  • Oversees these major agencies: Joint Chiefs of Staff, National Security Agency (NSA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).

Attorney General (Department of Justice): Pam Bondi

  • Chief federal law enforcement officer;
  • Oversees criminal investigations, prosecutions, and civil cases involving the U.S;
  • Enforces federal laws on civil rights, antitrust, and drugs; and
  • Oversees these major agencies: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Secretary of the Interior (Department of the Interior): Doug Burgum

  • Manages public lands, natural resources, and Native American affairs;
  • Oversees national parks, monuments, and wildlife refuges;
  • Promotes conservation and recreation; and
  • Oversees these major agencies: National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Geological Survey, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Fish and Wildlife Service.

Secretary of Agriculture (Department of Agriculture): Brooke Rollins

  • Oversees farming, food policy, and rural development;
  • Ensures food safety and nutrition assistance programs like SNAP and school meals;
  • Promotes agricultural exports and research; 
  • Manages national forests and grasslands through the U.S. Forest Service; and
  • Oversees these major agencies: Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Farm Service Agency, U.S. Forest Service.

Secretary of Commerce (Department of Commerce): Howard Lutnick

  • Promotes economic growth and regulates trade;
  • Collects and analyzes data on the economy, population, and weather;
  • Oversees patents, trademarks, and innovation policy; and
  • Oversee these major agencies: U.S. Census Bureau, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, International Trade Administration.

Secretary of Labor (Department of Labor): Lori Chavez-DeRemer

  • Protects workers’ rights, wages, and benefits;
  • Enforces workplace safety standards through OSHA;
  • Oversees unemployment insurance and pensions;
  • Provides job training and workforce development programs; and
  • Oversees these major agencies: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment and Training Administration.

Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS): Robert F Kennedy, Jr.

  • Runs programs for public health, medical research, and social services;
  • Oversees Medicare and Medicaid;
  • Regulates drug and food safety; and
  • Oversees these major agencies: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Scott Turner

  • Promotes affordable housing and community development;
  • Oversees rental assistance programs and public housing;
  • Enforces fair housing and anti-discrimination laws; and
  • Oversees these major agencies: Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.

Secretary of Transportation (DOT): Sean Duffy

  • Manages national transportation systems;
  • Ensures vehicle, highway, rail, air, and transit safety; and
  • Oversees these major agencies: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, Federal Railroad Administration.

Secretary of Energy (DOE): Chris Wright

  • Oversees national energy policy and research;
  • Manages nuclear security and nuclear waste;
  • Promotes renewable energy and energy efficiency; and
  • Oversees these major agencies: National Laboratories system, Office of Nuclear Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (independent but works closely with DOE).

Secretary of Education (ED): Linda McMahon

  • Promotes equal access to education and improves student outcomes;
  • Oversees federal financial aid and student loan programs;
  • Collects education data and enforces civil rights in schools; and
  • Major offices: Office for Civil Rights, Federal Student Aid.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA): Doug Collins

  • Provides health care, benefits, and support to veterans;
  • Runs VA hospitals and clinics;
  • Manages disability compensation, pensions, and GI Bill education benefits; and
  • Major agencies: Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, National Cemetery Administration.

Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS): Kristi Noem

  • Protects the U.S. against terrorism, cyber threats, and natural disasters;
  • Manages border control, immigration enforcement, and customs;
  • Oversees TSA for aviation security;
  • Provides disaster response and recovery through FEMA; and
  • Oversees these major agencies: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Coast Guard, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Secret Service.

Executive Agencies

Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency: Lee M. Zeldin

  • Creates and enforces regulations based on laws passed by Congress;
  • Conducts research to understand environmental issues, assess risks, and develop solutions;
  • Provides grants to support environmental projects and programs at the state, local and tribal levels; 
  • Collaborates with various stakeholders, including businesses, nonprofits. and other government agencies, to achieve its environmental goals;
  • Provides information and resources to the public to promote environmental awareness and stewardship;
  • Responds to environmental emergencies, such as oil spills and chemical releases;
  • Participates in national security efforts related to environmental issues, such as protecting water supplies and responding to terrorist attacks; and
  • Monitors compliance with environmental regulations and takes enforcement actions when necessary.

Administrator of the Small Business Administration: Kelly Loeffler

  • Provides financing for small businesses;
  • Provides free counseling and low-cost training to new entrepreneurs and existing small businesses;
  • Sets goals with other federal departments and agencies to award 23% in prime contract dollars to small businesses; 
  • Reviews congressional legislation and testifies on behalf of small businesses; and
  • Assesses the impact of regulatory burden on small businesses.

Director of the Central Intelligence: John Ratcliffe

  • Collects intelligence through human sources and by other appropriate means; the CIA/DCIA has no police, subpoena, or law enforcement powers or internal security functions; 
  • Correlates and evaluates intelligence related to national security and providing appropriate dissemination of such intelligence; 
  • Provides overall direction for and coordination of the collection of national intelligence outside the United States through human sources; and 
  • Performs such other functions and duties related to intelligence affecting the national security as the President or the Director of National Intelligence may direct. 

Director of National Intelligence: Tulsi Gabbard

  • Ensure that timely and objective national intelligence is provided to the President, the heads of departments and agencies of the executive branch, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and senior military commanders, and the Congress;
  • Establish objectives and priorities for collection, analysis, production and dissemination of national intelligence;
  • Ensure maximum availability of and access to intelligence information within the Intelligence Community; and
  • Oversee coordination of relationships with the intelligence or security services of foreign governments and international organizations.

Director of Office of Management and Budget: Russell Vought

  • Assist the President in budget development and execution, a significant government-wide process managed from the Executive Office of the President and a mechanism by which a President implements decisions, policies, priorities, and actions in all areas (from economic recovery to health care to energy policy to national security);
  • Oversees the agency’s performance, Federal procurement, financial management, and information/IT (including paperwork reduction, privacy, and security);
  • Coordinates and reviews all significant Federal regulations by executive agencies, to reflect Presidential priorities and to ensure that economic and other impacts are assessed as part of regulatory decision-making, along with review and assessment of information collection requests;
  • Reviews all agency communications with Congress, including testimony and draft bills to ensure consistency of agency legislative views and proposals with Presidential policy; and
  • Coordinates Executive Orders and Presidential Memoranda to agency heads and officials, the mechanisms by which the President directs specific government-wide actions by Executive Branch officials.

US Trade Representative: Jamieson Greer

  • Develops and coordinate all U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy. This includes working with other government agencies to ensure a unified approach to trade issues; 
  • Leads negotiations with foreign governments to create trade agreements that promote U.S. economic interests;
  • plays a key role in resolving trade disputes between the U.S. and other countries;
  • Advocates for fair and open trade practices globally and represents U.S. trade interests in international forums;
  • Provides advice to the President on trade policy matters and works with Congress to secure support for trade agreements; and
  • Investigates unfair trade practices and intellectual property rights violations, and takes action to address them.

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