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Board appoints Scott Orr as director of Permit Sonoma
Summary
The Board of Supervisors approved a three‑year personal services agreement to appoint Scott Orr as director of Permit Sonoma with an annual base salary of $245,737.51; Orr, who has served in the department nearly a decade, was introduced by HR and received unanimous in‑person support by voice vote.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 9 approved the appointment of Scott Orr as director of Permit Sonoma and authorized a three‑year personal services agreement. Janelle Crane, the county’s human resources director, presented the item and described Orr’s decade‑long career in the department, noting experience from planner to interim director and academic credentials in planning and environmental studies.
The recommended agreement places Orr at the G step of the salary range with an annual salary of $245,737.51 and standard benefits under the salary resolution. The board moved and seconded the appointment and approved it by voice vote after brief public comment welcoming Orr. Orr declined extended remarks but said he would focus on reading the room and working collaboratively.
Board members praised the selection, noting staff support and the benefit of hiring an experienced internal candidate. No dissenting votes were recorded for the in‑person voice vote after Supervisor Gore had left the meeting.
What happens next: County staff will execute the agreement and formalize Orr’s appointment; Permit Sonoma will continue implementation of land‑use code updates and related items under his leadership.
