The Sacramento Bee backs Flojaune Cofer for Sacramento County Supervisor. Here's what to know

The Sacramento Bee has endorsed Flojaune Cofer in the race for Sacramento County Supervisors’ District 1, calling for a change agent to replace longtime Supervisor Phil Serna. The editorial board says the county board needs new leadership to address homelessness, mental health care and development decisions.

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Here are key takeaways:

• The Bee endorsed Flojaune Cofer, citing her public health background as a strong fit for a county that provides health and social services to its poorest residents.
• Serna is departing after four terms representing District 1, which covers downtown Sacramento and North Natomas, creating an open seat.
• The editorial criticizes the current board for not meeting regularly with the city on homelessness, failing to adequately care for mentally ill and addicted residents and showing no interest in finding new shelter sites.
• Other candidates include Sacramento Councilmember Eric Guerra, former state legislator Deborah Ortiz and computer programmer Tim Riley. The Bee praised Guerra’s experience but cited concerns, including his 2023 vote to raise then-City Manager Howard Chan’s pay at a meeting later deemed illegal.
• Cofer previously finished second to Kevin McCarty in the 2024 Sacramento mayoral race and opposes three North Natomas development projects Serna is championing.

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