VENTURA, Calif. – At its first regular meeting of 2026, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors elected 2nd District Supervisor Jeff Gorell to serve as Chair of the Board of Supervisors and 5th District Supervisor Vianey Lopez to serve as Vice Chair.
Each January, the Board selects a Chair and Vice Chair from among its five members to serve one-year terms. The Chair presides over all Board meetings, helps set agendas in coordination with the County Executive Office, and represents the Board in ceremonial functions and intergovernmental matters. The Vice Chair serves in the Chair’s absence and supports leadership duties as needed.
This leadership transition reflects the Board’s ongoing commitment to collaborative governance, continuity, and service to the residents of Ventura County. The Chair and Vice Chair play key roles in ensuring the efficient conduct of public business.
“I am honored to serve as Chair of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors and grateful for the support of my colleagues,” stated Supervisor Gorell. “I thank Supervisor Parvin for her leadership as Chair and look forward to serving alongside Vice Chair Supervisor Lopez. Ventura County is an extraordinary place – defined by breathtaking beauty from the mountains to the coast, ranked as the safest large county in California, and strengthened by a growing, innovative economy with the life-saving biotech sector at the forefront and by our County government’s fiscal stability. I am proud to work alongside our dedicated County team and community partners as we continue serving residents and building a strong future for Ventura County.”
For more information about the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, including meeting schedules, district information, and how to participate, please visit venturacounty.gov/board-of-supervisors/.
