Sonny Dhaliwal was Lathrop’s longest-serving mayor having been elected six times. He also served on the city council for 6 years before that, as well as another 3 years on the planning commission. He brings the passion for local government and experience implementing municipal policies that has led Lathrop to be the fastest growing city in San Joaquin County.  He will bring this expertise to the role of County Supervisor. His policy focus emphasizes regional solutions for homelessness, prioritizing water resources, enhancing infrastructure, and promoting economic growth. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, lives in Lathrop with his wife and four children, Sonny personifies the values he champions — safety, quality education, and affordable living.

 

2025 Committee Assignments

Agency/Board/Commission	Position
Advisory Water Commission	Member
Aviation Advisory Committee	Alternate Member
City/County/Port/Union Liaison Committee	Member
Countywide Oversight Board	Member
Delta Counties Coalition	Member
Delta Protection Commission	Member
Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority	Member
Economic Development Association	Alternate Member
Goodwin Tunnel Financing Authority	Member
Integrated Waste Management Plan Task Force	Alternate Member
Local Agency Formation Commission	Member
Medical Executive Committee	Member
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy	Member
San Joaquin Flood Control Agency	Member
San Joaquin Council of Government	Alternate Member
Urban Counties of California	Alternate Member

2025

• June 26, 2025 $2.5 Million Grant Funding Available for San Joaquin County Community-Based/Non-County Organizations
• June 18, 2025 Board of Supervisors Approves Annual Budget
• May 12, 2025 Behavioral Health Services to Receive $137 Million State Grant
• January 6, 2025 Canepa Chosen as Board Chair for 2025
• January 4, 2025 Board Members’ Inauguration to Be Held on Monday, January 6th