Sacramento County staff outline roles keeping runways, storm drains and parks safe

Several Sacramento County employees introduced themselves and described the county services they maintain, stressing safety and community benefit.

Adrian Lozano, who said he works for Sacramento County Water Resource, told attendees his team maintains stormwater and drainage systems to prevent neighborhood flooding. “Our job makes a difference because we make sure our neighborhoods don’t flood and we maintain our storm drain,” Lozano said.

Gustavo Palomar said he works for the Sacramento County International Airport and is responsible for ensuring runways, taxiways, parking lots and roadways are properly painted for public safety. Shawn Wolf, with the Sacramento County Water Agency, described his role in water treatment and the agency’s work producing water for the community.

Julio, identifying himself as a bridge supervisor for Sacramento County, said he oversees bridge operations and maintenance. Jody Hashigami Contrus said she is a senior civil engineer with the Department of Community Development. Jason, a senior park maintenance worker for Regional Parks at the American River Parkway, described trimming trees, cleaning areas and preparing sites for events. Paul Romero, a curbside collection operator for Sacramento County, spoke about his work collecting household waste.

Speakers also reflected on years of service and memorable events: one speaker said they had worked with the county for 18 years, another said they had been with the county 20 years, with 14 years in the field and six as a supervisor, and described preparing for an aftershock event. Several employees said they entered county work to help keep communities clean and to work directly with residents, and that on-the-job experience deepened their understanding of public service.

The presentation consisted of staff introductions and descriptions of operational duties; no motions or formal actions were recorded during this segment.