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San Ramon swears in Becky Chestnut as police chief; community and officials praise new leader
Summary
Becky Chestnut was administered the oath of office Dec. 9, 2025, becoming San Ramon—s police chief; she thanked supporters, referenced her 23-year law-enforcement career and received praise from former chiefs, the fire district and council members.
Becky Chestnut took the oath of office as San Ramon—s police chief at a special City Council meeting on Dec. 9, 2025, repeating an oath that referenced the U.S. and California constitutions.
Chestnut, who told the council she has worked 23 years in law enforcement, thanked family members, department staff and former chiefs in attendance and said she is "so honored to be here" and "very, very honored to lead and to take us into the next step of this agency's history." She described the department—s sworn and non-sworn personnel as "fantastic people, every single one of them."
Former department leaders and community members offered public congratulations. A former chief recounted the department—s 2006 transition from a contract with the sheriff—s office to a city police force and urged residents to "relish" the department—s traditions. Chief Jonas Aguilar of the San Valley Fire Protection District said he has worked with Chestnut since 2021 on a behavioral-health program and called her a strong partner.
Vice Mayor Marisol Rubio highlighted the historical significance of the appointment, saying Chestnut is the city—s first woman police chief and that the milestone "really means something to our community." Council members noted Chestnut's operational experience and community ties and offered brief personal endorsements during the ceremony.
The oath administration and public remarks were the principal business of the special meeting; the mayor opened the floor to community members and former chiefs who described the department—s culture and record.
The council had previously placed the appointment on the agenda; the transcript records the oath and celebratory remarks but does not show a roll-call vote on the appointment during this meeting.
What comes next: Chestnut will lead the San Ramon Police Department and, according to remarks at the meeting, intends to continue building partnerships with local public-safety agencies and community programs.
