County of Yolo Board of Supervisors Supervisor Gary Sandy

Update (8/19/23): Gary Sandy passed away Aug. 17. A memorial service is scheduled for Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Woodland United Methodist Church, located at 212 Second St.

 Gary Sandy represents District 3, which covers Woodland and the surrounding area—territory he knows well, given his time serving as both councilmember and mayor of Woodland. In 2018, Sandy was elected to the Yolo County Board of Supervisors; he ran unopposed in the June 2022 primary and was elected to a second term. In addition to the public policy knowledge and experience he gained when working with local governments, he also served as project manager in the UC Davis chancellor’s office from 2014 to 2018 and as the university’s director of local government relations for 10 years before that. He also has held positions as a policy consultant and press secretary in the State Legislature.

Previous positions held: Yuba Community College District Board (2010-2018), Yolo County Fair Board (2001-2004), Woodland mayor (1994-1996) and Woodland City Council (1989-1994).

Alma maters: Sonoma State University (bachelor’s degree), University of San Francisco (master’s degree in organizational development).

Notable quote: “We need to focus the county on providing essential services. We cannot be all things to all people. There is tremendous pressure to continuously expand the size and scope of county government. We must focus on those things we do well, including promoting skill development and education among our workforce.  Ensuring a proper fiscal reserve and monitoring spending are also imperative.” (Source: Daily Democrat, May 15, 2022)