Sen. Dodd Issues Statement on Interim SSU President

Monday, June 27, 2022

ROHNERT PARK – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today regarding the selection of retired Sacramento State University President Ming-Tung “Mike” Lee to the fill the post of interim president at Sonoma State University:

“I welcome Dr. Lee to Sonoma State,” said Sen. Dodd, whose district includes the Rohnert Park campus. “I wish him great success as he works to restore trust and set the university on course to meet its challenges. As recruitment for a permanent leader continues, I urge the chancellor’s office and board of trustees to find a leader who embodies the transparency, efficacy, and commitment to diversity and inclusion needed to help SSU reach new heights.”

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Senator Bill Dodd represents the 3rd Senate District, which includes all or portions of Napa, Solano, Yolo, Sonoma, Contra Costa, and Sacramento counties. You can learn more about the district and Senator Dodd at www.sen.ca.gov/dodd.