ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. – At its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the Alpine County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a contract for Samuel Booth to serve as County Executive Officer (CEO).
After the conclusion of an extensive recruitment process, on March 17, 2026, the Board of Supervisors made an announcement that it intended to hire Booth, pending approval of an employment contract.
Currently serving as Community Development and Public Works Director (CDA), Booth has been working for Alpine County since June of 2022 and brings nearly fifteen years of experience in management, budget administration, and community engagement with local government agencies. Upon appointment as CEO, Booth will simultaneously hold the position of CDA Director until his successor is appointed.
“I can think of no person better to assume the helm of Alpine County,” said Charles McKee, Interim CEO/County Counsel. “It is a tremendously complex and politically challenging job, and Sam has the technical skills, curiosity, openness, and even temper to lead the County to continued success.”
David Griffith, chair of the Board of Supervisors, stated, “On behalf of the full Board, I congratulate Sam on his appointment to the CEO position. It is not an easy responsibility, and we look forward to working with him for the benefit of the County and the community it serves.”
As CEO, Booth will be responsible for overseeing daily county operations, implementing Board policy, and ensuring county policies and procedures are administered effectively, efficiently, and equitably.
“I am eager to continue to work with the Board, our dedicated staff, and members of the community,” Booth said. “Together, we have a meaningful opportunity to advance initiatives that enhance services and improve efficiency. I look forward to listening, collaborating, and building on our shared vision to drive positive and lasting impacts.”
Booth holds a bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning and Development from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Prior to joining Alpine County, he worked for Shelby County, Indiana and then Douglas County, Nevada, after moving his family to Gardnerville, Nevada, in 2018.