PRESS RELEASE

Yolo County is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Fieseler as the new Director of Community Services, effective August 25. Fieseler assumes the role following the June retirement of longtime Director Leslie Lindbo.

“We are excited to welcome Adam Fieseler to Yolo County,” said Chair Vixie Sandy of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors. “His experience in planning, community engagement, and public service aligns perfectly with our priorities. We look forward to working with him to support our residents and strengthen our community.”

Fieseler brings over 18 years of experience in land development, planning, and public service. Most recently, he served as Assistant Director of the Shasta County Department of Resource Management, where he led the Building and Planning Divisions and spearheaded efforts to improve department culture, build public trust, and streamline customer service. He supervised key division managers, coordinated across departments, and led complex code enforcement, zoning, and planning initiatives.

Throughout his career, Fieseler has led complex planning efforts and resolved development challenges by working collaboratively with business owners, residents, and public agencies. He played a key role in zoning and ordinance updates including those related to short-term rentals, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood insurance compliance, and cannabis regulation while advancing community planning initiatives in rural communities. Earlier in his career he worked on climate change initiatives, managed Shasta County’s Consolidated Permit Center, led wildfire recovery permitting, piloted new software systems, and partnered with other departments to streamline the development process.

“I am very pleased to welcome Adam to our team,” said Yolo County Administrative Officer Michael Webb. “With his communicative leadership style, collaborative problem-solving approach, and county community services experience, Adam is a perfect fit for Yolo County.”

Fieseler holds a Master of Science in Public Administration with a specialization in Organizational Leadership from National University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a Certificate in Rural and Town Planning from California State University, Chico.

“It was an absolute honor being selected for the position,” Fieseler stated. “I look forward to building relationships with the Community Services team to better understand and support them in all our challenges. I am excited to work with the Board of Supervisors and fellow staff to provide exemplary service to the residents, community groups, and businesses of Yolo County.”

The Yolo County Community Services Department oversees a broad range of programs, including Planning, Building, Code Enforcement, Integrated Waste Management, Parks and Natural Resources, and Housing and Community Development.