Support Cynthia Rodriguez for Yolo County District Attorney
The Yolo County District Attorney retired effective May 15, 2026, creating a vacancy in this elected county office.
Under California law, when a mid-term vacancy occurs in an elected county office, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors appoints a successor to serve the remainder of the term, which expires January 8, 2029.
Cynthia Rodriguez has applied for this appointment.
The Board of Supervisors will interview applicants and make the appointment during its public meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
If you wish to share your views with the Board, you may:
Speak at the Meeting
Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting and request time to make brief public comments.
Send an Email
You may email the Clerk of the Board, who distributes correspondence to all members of the Board:
Written statements must be submitted and received by June 22 (Monday) 4:00 PM and should mention agenda item 47.
Submit a written statement via e-mail: clerkoftheboard@yolocounty.gov
Send a Letter
Yolo County Board of Supervisors
625 Court Street, Room 204
Woodland, CA 95695
Agenda of the Supervisor’s meeting: https://www.yolocounty.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/59528/1343
Cynthia Rodriguez brings 40 years of legal experience, including service as both a prosecutor and defense attorney. She has held leadership positions in state government, managed organizations with more than 200 employees, overseen multi-million-dollar budgets, and served in appellate and gubernatorial appointments. Her broad experience across the justice system uniquely qualifies her to lead the Yolo County District Attorney's Office through January 2029.
Although Cynthia has not previously served as a District Attorney, she has served in appellate courts, gubernatorial appointments, public administration, and senior state government leadership positions. In addition, she has served as an advisor to CA Health & Human services and has managed an office with more than 200 employees and a multimillion-dollar budget. Her experience in prosecution, defense, appellate practice, public administration, and state government has given her a comprehensive understanding of California's justice system and the challenges facing local communities.
Cynthia is committed to equal treatment under the law, reducing barriers to opportunity, and pursuing policies that improve both fairness and public safety. In addition, she wants cash bail to be based on real risk, not economic status. She wants full transparency by making all decisions made by the office to be available to the public, as well as transparency about the finances so that the public can hold the office accountable.
Cynthia stated that a budget is a system of priorities. The District Attorney's Office should focus taxpayer resources on programs and initiatives with demonstrated results, measurable benefits to public safety and community well-being, and a proven track record of success.