Yolo County Board appoints Rochelle Gayton as Chief Probation Officer

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors convened on February 25, 2025, to address various agenda items, including the introduction of a new Chief Probation Officer. The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call confirming the presence of all supervisors.

The board approved the agenda, which included the removal of consent item number 14 at the request of the interim Chief Administrative Officer. Public comment was invited, but no members of the public chose to speak. However, written comments from Sean Diddy and a letter from the KP Valley Fire Protection District were acknowledged and entered into the record.

The board then moved to approve the consent agenda, encompassing items six through twenty-one, excluding item fourteen. The motion was passed unanimously.

A significant highlight of the meeting was the introduction of Rochelle Gayton as the new Chief Probation Officer. Chair Sandy praised Gayton's qualifications and the positive feedback received from other department heads regarding her appointment. Gayton expressed her gratitude for the opportunity and emphasized her commitment to the department and the community. She acknowledged the hard work of her team and shared her excitement for future initiatives.

Supervisors congratulated Gayton, recognizing the importance of her role in the evolving landscape of public safety and probation services. The meeting concluded with a group photo to commemorate the occasion, marking a new chapter for the probation department under Gayton's leadership.