About Rod Brewer

Rod Brewer is a respected public affairs leader, elected official, and community advocate with more than three decades of experience spanning government, public policy, energy, and nonprofit service. A longtime resident of Elk Grove since 1997, Rod currently serves on the Elk Grove City Council, representing District 2, after his election in 2022. He previously served as Elk Grove’s Vice Mayor for 2024.

In August 2026, the city canceled the District 2 election because Rod ran unopposed, directly appointing him to a new four-year term that runs through December 2030.

Prior to joining the City Council, he served 12 years on the Cosumnes Community Services District Board of Directors, including terms as Board President, helping guide public safety, parks, recreation, and fiscal policy for the Elk Grove and Galt communities.

Professionally, Rod serves as a Government Relations Advisor for Southern California Edison, where he works at the intersection of public policy, stakeholder engagement, and government affairs. Throughout his career, he has earned a reputation as a collaborative leader who brings together business, government, and community interests to address complex challenges.

Earlier in his career, he held senior policy and legislative roles in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the California Legislature, advising elected leaders on issues including economic development, public safety, transportation, energy, and utilities.

Rod has maintained a strong commitment to community service throughout his career. He has served on the board of the Elk Grove Food Bank, was appointed by the Elk Grove City Council to serve as the city’s representative to the Regional Human Rights/Fair Housing Commission advisory board, worked with community leaders to revive the All-American Soap Box Derby in Elk Grove, and currently serves in various civic and regional leadership roles, including appointments connected to transportation and community development initiatives. Additionally, Rod served as a board member on the Capital Black Chamber of Commerce, supporting economic opportunity and business growth throughout the Sacramento region.

A proud graduate of the University of California, Davis, Rod earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science-Public Service. Today, he continues to champion policies and partnerships that strengthen communities, expand opportunities, and improve the quality of life for residents across Elk Grove, Sacramento County, and California.

This community website is intended to make useful information easier to find: local events, programs, public resources, and ways for residents to communicate with Rod Brewer. It is separate from the City of Elk Grove’s official website. Residents seeking official City proceedings, government records, or agency services should use the appropriate government websites linked in the resources directory.