Pittsburg, CA – District V Supervisor Federal Glover announced opportunities for District V residents to make decisions affecting their communities.
“A lot of policies begin in these county commissions and boards,” said Supervisor Federal Glover.
Commissions are appointed by the Board of Supervisors based on the recommendation of the District V Supervisor. Interested individuals may apply online at https://contra-costa.granicus.com/boards/forms/321/apply/, or they can contact Supervisor Glover’s office at (925) 608-4200. Completed applications must be received in Supervisor Glover’s office by close of business Friday November 1, 2024.
Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls: The Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls (the CCCWG) was formed to educate the community and advise the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on issues relating to the changing social and economic conditions of women and girls in the County, with particular emphasis on the economically disadvantaged. The CCCWG’s mission is, “to improve the economic status, social welfare, and overall quality of life for women and girls in Contra Costa County.” The seat that is open is 1 At-Large. Meetings are held monthly, generally on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. at 3338 Mt. Diablo Boulevard Lafayette, CA 94549. The current seat opening has a term ending December 31, 2028. For information, call Chrystine Robbins at [email protected].
Emergency Medical Care Committee: Role is to review the County’s ambulance and other emergency services as required in State law; and serves in an advisory capacity to the County Board of Supervisors, and to the County EMS Agency, on matters relating to emergency medical services as directed by the Board. The Committee meets at the Contra Costa County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Administrative Office, 777 Arnold Drive, Martinez, CA, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The current vacancy is for District V – Consumer Representative with a term ending September 30, 2026. For information, call Rachel Morris at (925) 608-5454. [email protected]
Measure X Community Advisory Board: The Measure X Community Advisory Board was established by the Board of Supervisors on February 2, 2021, to advise the Board of Supervisors on the use of Measure X transactions and use tax funds. The current vacancy is for the District V Seat – Alternate seat with a term ending March 31, 2025. The meetings are normally scheduled for Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. For information, call Adam Nguyen at (925) 655-2048. [email protected]
Measure X Community Fiscal Oversight Committee: The Measure X Community Fiscal Oversight Committee was established last year by the Board of Supervisors to advise the Board of Supervisors on financial audits of Measure X tax funds. The current vacancy is for the District V Seat, with a term ending December 31, 2027. The meeting dates and times are to be determined. For information, call Adam Nguyen at (925) 655-2048. [email protected]
Other News Around Contra Costa County
- Oct 21 – Contra Costa County Public Works Performing Road Work in Bay Point and Pacheco
- Oct 18 – 14 Seats Open on Racial Justice Oversight Body Community Representative Seat
- Oct 12 – Fundraising Efforts Result in $550k for Oakley Library
