Who We Are
Collectors with Compassion
The staff of the Santa Clara County Department of Tax and Collections exemplify their mantra of "collectors with compassion." They understand that individuals have stories and struggles behind every bill and debt. Their work, often unseen, is integral to the community's well-being, ensuring that the County continues to thrive and support those in need.
County Appoints New Assistant Director of the Department of Family and Children’s Services
Javier Guerrero, who has more than two decades of experience in improving the lives of children and families, begins his new role on Aug. 12.
County Appoints Supportive Housing Director to New Role as Deputy County Executive
Consuelo Hernández will join the Office of the County Executive after four years as director of the Office of Supportive Housing, where she led the implementation of the $950 million Measure A Affordable Housing Bond, approved by county voters in 2016.
Committed to Service: A Deputy’s Journey
Sheriff’s Deputy Zac Burke leans on community outreach to bolster public safety
County Appoints New Director of Family and Children Services
Damion Wright, who previously served as the department’s Assistant Director, has more than 20 years of experience in child welfare in both nonprofit and government roles.
New Veterinarian Brings Skill and ‘Hope’ to Animal Services Center
A world-class animal shelter deserves a special veterinarian, and the County of Santa Clara Animal Services Center has found the perfect fit in Dr. Kieu Vuong. The longtime South Bay resident has an ideal blend of skills, experience and disposition to lead the medical clinic at the state-of-the-art Animal Services Center, which opened in 2021.
Department of Child Support Services earns high honors, rises into the Top 10 in the State
The County’s Department of Child Support Services was recognized for its tremendous efforts to overcome formidable barriers and reinvent itself, winning the 2023 Outstanding Program of the Year award from the Child Support Directors Association at its annual conference.
There's a New Sheriff in Town: Meet Bob Jonsen
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a teenage, pre-badge Bob Jonsen was unceremoniously hurled off a speeder bike and into an enormous Endorian redwood, got manhandled by a famous Wookie, and ultimately realized that an acting destiny was not in his stars.
Women Lead at the County of Santa Clara on International Women's Day and Every Day
The County of Santa Clara has long been a leader in addressing discrimination against women. The County’s Commission on the Status of Women, established in 1973, was the first of its kind in California, while the County’s Office of Women’s Policy, created in 1998, was one of the first in the nation.
County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors appoints Tony LoPresti as next County Counsel
The County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors this week appointed the next County Counsel who will join a series of leadership changes for the administration in July 2023. Tony LoPresti will replace outgoing County Counsel James R. Williams, who will take over as the next County Executive this July when Dr. Jeffrey V. Smith retires.
