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Community Relations and Local Government Relations

Working with local government and community organizations on a variety topics.

Mabel Salon
Chief Government and Community Relations Officer Mabel Salon

Contact Government and Community Relations Chief Officer Mabel Salon

(530) 752-9795

Mabel Salon leads the Government and Community Relations program which serves as the official voice of UC Davis to local, state and federal government officials and provides leadership and coordination in sustaining and expanding state and federal support for the campus, and in building community understanding, support and advocacy on behalf of UC Davis. 

  • County and city relations
  • Economic development proposals and impact
  • Institutional memberships
  • Neighborhood relations
  • Student party intercession
  • School districts

 

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Local Government Director 
Kelly Fong Rivas

Contact Local Government Relations Director Kelly Fong Rivas

(916) 917-8039

Kelly Fong Rivas leads the Local Government Relations program with a focus in Yolo County, working with city and county officials and their staff. Kelly leads campus efforts with respect to Housing, Transportation and Economic Development.

Yolo county cities:

For assistance with Sacramento County and City of Sacramento contact Director Laura Niznik Williams