Inyo Supervisor Jeff Griffiths Leads Statewide County Group
Counties across California will see new interim leadership at CSAC as the association begins a permanent CEO search.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in People
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Inyo County Second District Supervisor Jeff Griffiths has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of the California State Association of Counties (CSAC), effective Monday, November 9. He is resigning from the Inyo County Board of Supervisors effective Sunday, November 8, which will leave a vacancy for the Governor to fill by appointment.
Why it matters
The change moves a veteran county leader into day-to-day management of the statewide association that represents all 58 California counties, giving counties a new interim point of contact for policy and operations. For businesses and organizations that work with county governments across California, leadership transitions at CSAC can shape how county positions are coordinated on issues that affect local permitting, procurement, and program funding.
Griffiths has served 14 years on the Inyo County Board of Supervisors and has two years left on his term. CSAC represents all 58 California counties, and his interim role places him over the association's day-to-day operations.
The players
California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
The statewide association representing all 58 California counties on legislative advocacy, policy coordination, and county program operations.
Jeff Griffiths
Inyo County Second District Supervisor with 14 years on the board, former CSAC President, and now Interim CEO of the association.
Governor of California
The state executive who will appoint a successor to fill the Inyo County Board of Supervisors seat vacated by Griffiths.
The details
As interim CEO, Griffiths will oversee the day-to-day operations of CSAC, the statewide body through which California's counties coordinate positions and advocacy. He is currently CSAC's Immediate Past President and served as its President in 2025, which gives him direct familiarity with the association's board and member counties. His departure from the Inyo County board creates a seat the Governor will fill by appointment until the position next goes before voters.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: CSAC announces Griffiths' appointment in a press release.
November 8, 2026: Griffiths' resignation from the Inyo County Board of Supervisors takes effect.
November 9, 2026: Griffiths begins as CSAC Interim Chief Executive Officer.
In the months ahead: CSAC's Executive Committee begins the search for a permanent CEO.
Market Landscape
CSAC is the central coordinating body through which California's 58 counties present unified positions to the Legislature and state agencies. Leadership transitions at the association, particularly when a sitting county supervisor moves into a statewide role, signal how county governments are staffing their advocacy and policy functions.
Businesses that engage with county governments should note that CSAC's day-to-day leadership is changing, which may affect the timing and direction of county-level advocacy on issues they track. Operators working with Inyo County specifically should watch for the gubernatorial appointment that will determine who represents the district going forward.
The takeaway
Track the CSAC Executive Committee's CEO search and the Governor's Inyo County appointment, since both will shape county-level advocacy and representation in the near term. Operators whose work depends on county policy should note who fills these roles when they are announced and review how county positions on their issues may shift.
What happens next
CSAC's Executive Committee is expected to begin its search for a permanent CEO in the months ahead, and the Governor is expected to appoint a successor to the Inyo County Board seat.
Further reading
For more on the leaders shaping California's business and government landscape, explore People coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sierra Wave: Eastern Sierra News.
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