Get To Know Your County
Leadership, Services & Budget
Learn about the County of San Diego’s leadership, vision, services, and budget process. Explore how we serve 3.3 million residents across 18 cities and unincorporated areas.
County Leadership | Chief Administrative Officer & Board of Supervisors
Meet the County of San Diego’s Chief Administrative Officer and Board of Supervisors. Learn about the leaders guiding our mission and serving five districts.
Chief Administrative Officer
San Diego County Board of Supervisors
District One
District Two
District Three
District Four
District Five
County Vision, Mission & Values | Building a Resilient Future
Discover the County of San Diego’s vision for a just, sustainable future, our mission to strengthen communities, and the values that guide our work.
Our Vision
A just, sustainable and resilient future for all.
Mission
Strengthen our communities with innovative, inclusive and data-driven services through a skilled and supported workforce.
Values
Belonging, Sustainability, Excellence, Access, Equity, Integrity
County Services | Regional, State & Local Responsibilities
Explore the essential services the County provides — from social programs and public safety to roads, parks, and libraries in unincorporated areas.
The County of San Diego has a large unincorporated area in addition to 18 incorporated cities and 18 federally recognized tribes.
18 Incorporated Cities
Unincorporated Area
Contract Cities
Some cities also contract with the County to provide services.
Regionally, County government provides services like:
- Social services and health programs
- Criminal prosecution, detention facilities and emergency preparedness
- Food and restaurant inspections and beach water monitoring
- Elections
In the unincorporated area, County government provides things a city government would typically do like:
- Law enforcement and fire protection
- Roads, parks and libraries
- Building permits
- Animal shelters and protection
Explore more about what the County does in these videos.
What We Do: Agricultural Standards Inspector
Lo que hacemos: Inspector de normas agrícolas
County Budget & Funding Sources | How We Invest in Our Community
Learn where the County’s funding comes from — federal, state, property taxes, and fees — and how we manage resources for long-term sustainability.
2025-26 Adopted Budget Funding
Federal, State or Other Governments
Property Taxes
Fees for Services
Other Sources
County Budget Process | How Decisions Are Made
Understand the County’s budget process, from community input to Board adoption.
The County is responsible for delivering essential services across the region, including municipal services in unincorporated areas and programs required by state and federal law. When developing the budget, we must balance available funding with rising costs and potential changes in state and federal funding. Managing resources for long-term sustainability is a priority, guided by direction from the Board of Supervisors and informed by data. Community input also plays a critical role — your feedback helps shape budget priorities and ensures services meet the needs of our diverse communities.
The Chief Administrative Officer releases the recommended budget in May.
Budget information is shared with the public at community meetings.
Public feedback is provided online and at public hearings.
A revised budget is prepared.
The Board deliberates and adopts a budget that takes effect July 1.
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CONTACT
County Administration Center
1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
