Flo Cofer
Nonpartisan · CA · Self-employed epidemiologist and public-health professional
Flojaune "Flo" Cofer is a Sacramento epidemiologist and public-health policy advocate. She earned bachelor's degrees in chemistry and women's studies from Spelman College and an MPH and PhD in epidemiology from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Her work has included the California Department of Public Health and Public Health Advocates, where she led health-equity, prevention, and emergency-response policy initiatives. She also served four terms as chair of Sacramento's Measure U Community Advisory Committee and served on local transportation, climate, and public-safety advisory bodies.
Track record
Environment and Public Health
· 1 record
Flojaune Cofer testified against Sacramento County's Upper Westside development plan, calling it a special deal for developers and opposing approval amid water, transportation, habitat, and public-service concerns.
June 16, 2026Against
Source: capradio.org · researched July 13, 2026
Government Efficiency
· 2 records
As Measure U Community Advisory Committee chair, Flojaune Cofer presented the committee's fiscal-year 2021-22 midyear budget-priority recommendations for approval and referral to Sacramento's Budget and Audit Committee.
November 15, 2021For
Source: sacramento.granicus.com · researched July 13, 2026
As chair of Sacramento's Measure U Community Advisory Committee, Flojaune Cofer announced she would convene a public virtual meeting despite City Hall not scheduling it, arguing that community oversight and inclusive economic-development spending were being sidelined.
June 11, 2020For
Source: sacramento.newsreview.com · researched July 13, 2026
Healthcare Affordability
· 1 record
As Public Health Advocates' director of state policy and research, Flojaune Cofer presented proposals to a California Assembly budget subcommittee seeking $500,000 for certified translations of diabetes-prevention curricula and statutory corrections aligning Medi-Cal's program with federal specifications.
May 7, 2018For
Source: abgt.assembly.ca.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 1 record
Flojaune Cofer publicly criticized Sacramento's use of Measure U revenue for police spending and advocated directing more of that revenue toward community support and services.
June 17, 2020Against
Source: capradio.org · researched July 13, 2026
Social Programs and Welfare
· 3 records
Flojaune Cofer submitted a sworn public-health declaration supporting a homeless union's federal request for injunctive relief concerning residents of Novato's Camp Compassion encampment.
July 14, 2021For
Source: novato.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Flojaune Cofer publicly criticized Sacramento's use of Measure U revenue for police spending and advocated directing more of that revenue toward community support and services.
June 17, 2020For
Source: capradio.org · researched July 13, 2026
Public Health Advocates assigned Flojaune Cofer to lead its $5.526 million All Children Thrive California initiative, which aimed to prevent adverse childhood experiences and support trauma-informed local strategies.
July 1, 2019For
Source: phadvocates.org · researched July 13, 2026
Public Infrastructure
· 1 record
Flojaune Cofer testified against Sacramento County's Upper Westside development plan, calling it a special deal for developers and opposing approval amid water, transportation, habitat, and public-service concerns.
June 16, 2026Against
Source: capradio.org · researched July 13, 2026
General
· 2 records
Flojaune Cofer received the Sacramento Central Labor Council's endorsement in the 2026 Sacramento County supervisor race.
June 3, 2026
Source: aol.com · researched July 13, 2026
The Sacramento Bee editorial board endorsed Flojaune Cofer for Sacramento County Supervisor District 1, citing her public-health background and calling for new county leadership.
May 31, 2026
Source: aol.com · researched July 13, 2026
Integrity and Ethics
· 4 records
Flojaune Cofer filed a State Bar of California complaint alleging that attorney Brian Hildreth made false statements in the FPPC complaint concerning her income disclosure.
May 15, 2026
Source: aol.com · researched July 13, 2026
A complaint filed with California's Fair Political Practices Commission alleged that Flojaune Cofer omitted reportable income from her Form 700; the FPPC opened a review without determining whether the allegations were valid.
April 25, 2026
Source: aol.com · researched July 13, 2026
A Sacramento Superior Court judge ordered election officials to replace Flojaune Cofer's requested 'doctor, public health' ballot designation with 'Epidemiologist, Public Health.'
March 27, 2026
Source: aol.com · researched July 13, 2026
The Sacramento Ethics Commission dismissed as unfounded a complaint alleging that Flojaune Cofer exceeded city campaign-contribution limits.
November 20, 2023
Source: sacramento.granicus.com · researched July 13, 2026
Elections
- Board of Supervisors, District 1 · November 3, 2026 · Sacramento County, California
Profile last researched July 13, 2026.