County of Monterey
Administrative Office
Welcome!
To County of Monterey Administrative Office
The County Administrative Officer (CAO) is appointed
by the Board of Supervisors to oversee the administration of county government and
implement decisions made by that Board.
Sonia M. De La Rosa is the County Administrative Officer of Monterey County. The CAO is the day-to-day manager of county
government and represents the County and its Board of Supervisors in a variety of activities. The Administrative
Office oversees the preparation, adoption, and administration of the County’s $1 billion budget and coordinates the
activities of other county departments to ensure the effective accomplishment of the Board's directions and
policies.
The County Administrative Office is located at the Monterey County Government Center.
Our mailing address is:
168 West Alisal Street, 3rd Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
County Administrative Office Contacts:
General Information, Front Desk
(831)755-5115
If you are looking for more information or for a specific county service, check our county services directory at https://countyofmonterey.gov/government/county-services