Bob Jonsen

Forty-year law-enforcement veteran. Former Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy and former Palo Alto police chief. Took office January 2, 2023 after defeating Kevin Jensen by 7,351 votes despite a $724K opposition PAC spend backing Jensen. Inherited an office under federal monitoring tied to long-running jail conditions litigation; campaign has emphasized reform, accountability, and rebuilding the department's relationship with Latino and Vietnamese communities. Running unopposed for a second term.