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1160 Civic Center Blvd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
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Sutter County Board of Supervisors
Members of the Board of Supervisors serve as the legislative body for Sutter County and provide policy direction for all branches of County government.
Each of the five members represents an area of the County, known as a Supervisorial District, and is elected by the voters in that District to a four-year term. While the five Supervisorial Districts vary greatly in geographic size, they all have approximately the same population. The District boundaries are redrawn after each census to ensure an even distribution of the population.
The terms of the Supervisors overlap, with the voters electing a representative in Districts 1, 4, and 5 during Presidential election years and Districts 2 and 3 in State general election years. Similar to a corporate board of directors, but with broader powers, the Board of Supervisors sets policy for the County and its operation within guidelines established by State and federal laws and regulations.
The Board is responsible for enacting ordinances and resolutions, adopting the budget, levying taxes, and approving formal contracts and agreements. The Board of Supervisors also serves as the governing body for several special districts which provide water, sewer, and fire suppression services in the unincorporated areas.
All meetings of the Board of Supervisors are open to the public. For information on the time, place, and agendas for the Board meetings, contact the Clerk of the Board at the phone number or e-mail listed on this page.
Board Members
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Bains, Karm
- Departments:Board of Supervisors
- Title:District 4 Supervisor
- Phone:(530) 822-7106
- Fax:(530) 822-7103
- Email:Email
Term Expires: December 2028
A lifelong Sutter County resident, Karm Bains was elected to the Sutter County Board of Supervisors in November 2020. Making history, Sutter County voters were the first in the United States of America to elect a Sikh-American to a County Board of Supervisors.
A fourth generation Sutter County farmer, Karm is passionate about agriculture and smart development (growth). A businessman, Bains holds ownership in Coldwell Banker Commercial in Yuba City.
Karm cares deeply about the safety of Sutter County residents and businesses, improving our economy following the COVID-19 pandemic and reducing incidents of homelessness, delivering tangible results to the citizens of Sutter County.
Family is among Karm’s top personal priorities. Together, he and his wife Harpreet have four children: a son, Barron Bains and daughters Meaghan, Jaya and Devika.
Karm previously served in an elected capacity as a Trustee for the Sutter County Board of Education and currently serves as a Governor-appointed Director for the 13th District Agricultural Association. Bains is a graduate of Sutter Union High School, attended Yuba Community College and Fresno State University and is an alumni of the California Ag Leadership program.
Karm is proud to serve the residents of District 4 and Sutter County. Karm strongly believes in being the voice of his constituents and invites you to reach out to him with your opinions and concerns.
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Board of Supervisors Meetings
The Sutter County Board of Supervisors will hold regular meetings of the Board on Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Please see the calendar below for Board meeting dates.
All regular meetings occur in the Yuba City Council Chambers at City Hall, 1201 Civic Center Blvd, Yuba City, CA, unless the meeting is canceled or the location is changed by Board action. Board meetings are open to the public. Occasionally, the Board of Supervisors will schedule study sessions for dates on which they do not have a regular meeting.
Board of Supervisors meetings are recorded on video and streamed live on the internet.