Jay Wilverding, San Joaquin County s former auditor-controller, was tapped by the Board of Supervisors last month to permanently step into the role of county administrator.
The eight-year county veteran sat at the dais for the first time Tuesday during the board s regularly scheduled meeting. Wilverding officially started in his new position March 29. Welcome on board, Chair Tom Patti said after the board voted 3-2 at its March 23 meeting to approve Wilverding s four-year contract.
Wilverding said he was humbled by the opportunity and recognized his appointment will impact the county for years to come. I don t take that responsibility lightly, Wilverding said. I do want it to be a positive impact, and I promise everyone that I will do my best to make that happen.