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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD STANDING COMMITTEES - 03292021 - Finance Cte Agenda Pkt FINANCE COMMITTEE March 29, 2021 9:00 A.M. VIRTUAL MEETING The Public may observe and participate in the Virtual Zoom Meeting by using this link: https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/82811320142 Meeting ID: 828 1132 0142 Or by dialing (888) 278-0254 Conference code: 468751 Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, Chair Supervisor John Gioia, Vice Chair Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the Committee 1.Introductions 2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes). 3. CONSIDER approving the Record of Action for the March 1, 2021, Finance Committee meeting (Lisa Driscoll, County Finance Director) 4. CONSIDER applicants and make selection for appointment to the Measure X Advisory Board (Committee) 5.The next meeting is currently scheduled for April 5, 2021. 6.Adjourn The Finance Committee will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend Finance Committee meetings. Contact the staff person listed below at least 72 hours before the meeting. Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the County to a majority of members of the Finance Committee less than 96 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at 1025 Escobar St., 4th Floor, Martinez, during normal business hours. Public comment may be submitted via electronic mail on agenda items at least one full work day prior to the published meeting time. For Additional Information Contact: Lisa Driscoll, Committee Staff Phone (925) 655-2047, Fax (925) 655-2066 lisa.driscoll@cao.cccounty.us FINANCE COMMITTEE 3. Meeting Date:03/29/2021 Subject:Record of Action for March 1, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting Submitted For: FINANCE COMMITTEE, Department:County Administrator Referral No.: N/A Referral Name: Record of Action Presenter: Lisa Driscoll, County Finance Director Contact: Lisa Driscoll (925) 655-2047 Referral History: County Ordinance requires that each County body keep a record of its meetings. Though the record need not be verbatim, it must accurately reflect the agenda and the discussions made in the meetings. Referral Update: Attached for the Committee's consideration is the Record of Action for its March 1, 2021 meeting. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Staff recommends approval of the Record of Action for the March 1, 2021 meeting. Fiscal Impact (if any): No fiscal impact. Attachments Draft Record of Action March 1, 2021 D R A F T FINANCE COMMITTEE RECORD OF ACTION FOR March 1, 2021 Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, Chair Supervisor John Gioia, Vice Chair Present: Karen Mitchoff, Chair John Gioia, Vice Chair Staff Present:Lisa Driscoll, Finance Director; Sonia Bustamante, BOS District V; Chris Wikler, BOS District IV; Enid Mendoza, Senior Deputy County Administrator Attendees:Mariana Moore, Ensuring Opportunities Campaign 1.Introductions 2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes). No public comments. 3.Staff recommends approval of the Record of Action for the October 19, 2020 meeting. Approved as presented. AYE: Chair Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair John Gioia 4.CONSIDER draft bylaws for the Measure X Community Advisory Board, and PROVIDE additional staff direction. The Committee discussed the bylaws, took public comment, and provided staff direction regarding modifications (attached). The attached draft bylaws will be forwarded to the full Board of Supervisors for the March 9, 2021 Board of Supervisors meeting. The Committee discussed the process to be used to select members for the At-Large appointments. On or about March 12, the Clerk of the Board shall forward all applications to all Board members for selection of three nominees (two nominees plus one stand-by nominee). The Clerk of the Board shall provide a summary document sorted alphabetically by city of residence and then alphabetically by name within city. The summary shall include the explanation provided by the applicant of why they would like to serve on this particular board and their description of qualification for appointment. Because these materials will be distributed to the full-Board of Supervisors, they shall be redacted and made available to the public on the date they are distributed to the Board. Prior to March 22, Board members shall forward their nominees to Finance Committee staff for inclusion in the March 29, Finance Committee packet. The Finance Committee shall receive the nominees from Board members in their Board packet. At the March 29, meeting of the Finance Committee, the Committee shall invite each applicant wishing to make a public comment regarding their qualifications to do so. The Committee may ask follow-up questions. At the conclusion of the comment period, the Committee will deliberate and make final nominations. If the Committee should not complete the process by noon, they will reconvene on April 5. AYE: Chair Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair John Gioia 5.The next meeting is currently scheduled for April 5, 2021; however, the Committee may wish to schedule additional meetings prior to that date. The Committee has scheduled an additional Finance Committee meeting for March 29, 2021 from 9:00 to noon to begin the Measure X Community Advisory Board selection. The Committee will also meet on April 5th, if necessary, to complete the selection process and cover any additional items. AYE: Chair Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair John Gioia 6.Adjourn For Additional Information Contact: Lisa Driscoll, County Finance Director Phone (925) 335-1023, Fax (925) 646-1353 lisa.driscoll@cao.cccounty.us FINANCE COMMITTEE 4. Meeting Date:03/29/2021 Subject:Selection of Members for the Measure X Community Advisory Board Submitted For: FINANCE COMMITTEE, Department:County Administrator Referral No.: D.4 2/2/2021 Referral Name: Measure X Community Advisory Board Presenter: Lisa Driscoll, County Finance Director Contact: Lisa Driscoll, County Finance Director 925-655-2047 Referral History: The voters passed Measure X, a ½ cent sales tax levied countywide (exempting food sales), in November 2020. Collection of the sales tax will begin in April 2021 and will be available for distribution in FY 2021-22. On February 2, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved the creation of a 17-member Community Advisory Board to recommend funding priorities of annual revenue received under Measure X funds, directed the County Administrator to return to the Board of Supervisors by February 9, 2021 with a process to move forward in soliciting applications and seating members on the Community Advisory Board, and further directed that the Advisory Board be a Brown Act body that is staff by the County Administrator's Office. On February 9, 2021, the Board of Supervisors clarified the composition and eligibility issues related to seats on the Advisory Board, adopted a process to recruit and appoint members of the Measure X Community Advisory Board, and referred the item to the Finance Committee. The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors has solicited applications to fill the 17-member Advisory Board through a single recruitment process. Applications shall be referred to each County Supervisor to select three nominees to serve on the Advisory Board (two nominees plus one stand-by nominee). Supervisorial District nominees will be transmitted to the Finance Committee along with all remaining applications for appointment. The Finance Committee shall review the Supervisorial District nominations and select nominees for the remaining seven (7) At-Large seats considering the goals identified by the Board. In the case where the same nominee is selected for a Supervisorial District appointment by multiple Supervisors, the Finance Committee shall take into consideration the stand-by nominees recommended by those Supervisors in resolving the conflict and making a final recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The Finance Committee shall ultimately make every effort to ensure that there is representation from the broadest cross-section of stakeholders as directed by the Board as well as geographic, racial and ethnic representation reflecting the County’s diversity. On February 11, 2021, the County issued a media release for application with a deadline of 5:00 PM on March 11, 2021. Candidate interviews were to take place during the month of March and the Board of Supervisors plans to make final appointments in late March or April 2021. On March 1, the Finance Committee convened and reviewed a draft set of bylaws for the Measure X Community Advisory Board that incorporated the membership and eligibility terms that the Board of Supervisors approved on February 2nd and amended on February 9th. The Finance Committee discussed the bylaws, took public comment, and provided staff direction regarding modifications. The bylaws were adopted by the Board of Supervisors on March 9. On March 12, the Clerk of the Board forwarded all eligible applications to all Board members for selection of three nominees (two nominees plus one stand-by nominee). The Clerk of the Board also provided summary documents. A summary of all applicants sorted by District, then city, then name is attached. Board members forwarded their nominees to Finance Committee staff for inclusion in this Finance Committee packet. At the March 29, meeting of the Finance Committee, the Committee shall invite each applicant wishing to make a public comment regarding their qualifications to do so. The Committee may ask follow-up questions. At the conclusion of the comment period, the Committee will deliberate and make final nominations. If the Committee should not complete the process by noon, they will reconvene on April 5. Referral Update: The Board nominees (two nominees plus one stand-by appointment) are: District I: Brenda (BK) Williams (Richmond), Edith Pastrano (Richmond), alternate - Cathy Hanville (El Cerrito) District II: Kathryn Chiverton (Alamo), Jim Cervantes (Lafayette), alternate - Donna Colombo (Walnut Creek) District III: Odessa LeFrancois (Antioch), Kevin Romick (Oakley), alternate - Sandro Trujillo (Antioch) District IV: Dr. Michelle Hernandez (Concord), Sharon Quesada Jenkins (Concord), alternate - Pello Walker (Concord) District V: Michelle Stewart (Pittsburg), Ali Saidi (Pinole), alternate - Gigi Crowder (Antioch) Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): CONSIDER applicants and make selection for appointment to the Measure X Advisory Board. Fiscal Impact (if any): Administrative action with no specific fiscal impact at this time. Once the Community Advisory Board is formed and begins to meet, staff time will need to be allocated to the work of the board for the third and fourth quarters of FY 2020/21. Attachments Measure X Community Advisory Board Applicants (sored by Name) District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. Out of County Oakland Aceves-Iniguez,Kimberly For the past twenty years, I've been leading racial justice advocacy efforts that bring voice and power to young people and their families in West Contra Costa County. As one of the founders of the RYSE Center, and as one of the founding leaders of the Richmond Kids First initiative, I am also acutely aware of the importance of centering the community in conversations around equitable and informed allocation and oversight of public resources. Being part of the Measure X advisory community board I believe would be an important opportunity for me to continue to support and center the needs of young people and their families. Please see resume. Out of County Albany Arteaga,Luis I am would like to serve on the Measure X Advisory Committee because I believe this body has an opportunity to recommend investments that can address critical community needs in the short term and set a future course to identify and address the underlying issues that drive inequities in the County. As the CEO of a family foundation in Contra Costa, I am committed to learning more about community needs/opportunities and sharing this information with other Bay Areas funders committed to equity and social change. I look forward to learning from others on the committee and coming to consensus on what investments are most critical to the diverse communities of the County. resume attached District 4 Concord Ashley,Gareth I have been a resident of Contra Costa county for 15 years but have always been a believer in in civic engagement wherever I have lived. People with knowledge, skills and strengths that can benefit the community should freely offer them up. This particular board interested me because fiscal oversight is important when it comes to public money, and never more so as when a measure was not overwhelmingly supported by a very vocal portion of the community. On a personal note, I've been working at home for the last year, and my desk is against a window overlooking Concord Library and Civic Center. Every day I see something which could be classified under one or more of the 'priority focus areas', e.g. homelessness and mental health, I see emergency response, outreach and County/City services helping as best they can ... but it's clear that there are gaps in terms of resources and coordination, I would like to help find ways to fill those gaps and connect those dots I believe I can bring steady and focused leadership to what is potentially a contentious forum. I work in the private sector (for an engineering consultancy) and don't have affiliations with any political party, labor organization or taxpayer association. I do, however, lead multi-million-dollar projects for public and private sector clients, and so have a realistic understanding of costs, budgets and the practical challenges of defining, describing and delivering programs and projects. I have participated in several local committees (see above), including one directly related to oversight (MSUDS CBOC) and one where significant public funds are directed to programs serving the community (First 5). I have served as Chair on all these bodies, and so understand parliamentary procedure, governance, Brown Act compliance and CA FPPC requirements. Resume is available on request. Out of County Oakland Atienza,Virginia Jora I am interested in sharing my expertise and experience in youth development, community services, and grant making at a local government level. Please see resume District 4 Walnut Creek Ayres,Hailey I think this is an important committee to serve on during a critical time in our county's history.My qualifications include a background in government accountability and recommendations for improvement through my experience with the Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury. I also have a Masters Degree in Public Administration and a professional background in accounting with an understanding of government budgeting. District 2 Moraga Bahramipour,Guita As a member of Contra Costa County Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board, l will be focusing primarily on the priority areas identified in the Measure X Needs Assessment, including substance abuse services. According to county residents, access to social services is a challenge, even in the best of times. With the decline in state revenues expected to continue, the challenges to social services will be greater. I have brought together professionals, agencies, service users, carers, and service providers to share best practices and opportunities. Page 1 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 1 Richmond Bana,Soheila My interest in joining Measure X Community Advisory Board stems from my passion to serve my community and a clear and realistic understanding of different needs for community empowerment, improvement and preparedness for disasters. I have lived in Contra Costa County for decades and as both an engineer working for Caltrans and a real estate agent I have had the opportunity to work all over the county and learn of its issues as well as local advantages and disadvantages. I have worked with people of different backgrounds, ethnicities, levels of education and needs both as a volunteer and as a professional. I have extensive work experience with planning, project evaluation and budgeting both as an engineer with millions of dollars and as a volunteer with more limited budgets. As a real estate professional, I have different socioeconomic pockets of Contra Costa County and am familiar with the needs of different communities. I strongly believe in partnership of community and local government as well as residents' empowerment through raising awareness and providing them with simple tools to build community teams. This is especially true when it comes to wildfire prevention, emergency preparedness and disaster recovery. District 4 Concord Barsotti,Patricia I am involved at the city level and I feel this is a very important commission. Where these funds are used is important to our future. Because they are money from a public approved measure we have a responsibility to handle the funds properly. The public needs to know the funds will be used appropriately. With my financial background I believe I will useful. I have been in the banking business for 40 plus years, retired at the end of 2019 and have enhanced my professional skills and joined my husband in the real estate business. I have my real estate license and my mortgage lending certification. Please review the details on my resumÃ©, which is attached. I am also the current treasurer for the City of Concord. District 4 Concord Benavente,Pablo I am applying for the Measure X Community Advisory Board because I want to serve the citizens of Contra Costa. Being part of the Measure X Community Advisory Board for Contra Costa is a step towards making a difference in my community, and making sure that Contra Costian's tax dollars are spent adequately and responsibly. I also want to create an environment that is warm and welcoming for current and future Contra Costian's -- just like the one I grew up in here in Contra Costa County. An environment where my family and I felt comfortable and safe, a place where working-class families could thrive and prosper. My experience and devotion to the County of Contra Costa make me the perfect candidate to serve the Measure X Community Advisory Board. Recently I had the pleasure of serving my community by being co-chair of the Measure V Ballot initiative in Concord. Similar to Measure X; Measure V provides local funding that will help maintain vital services in Concord such as maintain 911 emergency response/disaster preparedness, support local businesses/jobs through recovery, enhance local street/pothole repair, maintain community-based neighborhood patrols, and maintain gang prevention/crime investigation. I want to continue my devotion to serve the community of Contra Costa County and that is why I humbly ask for your consideration. Resume attached District 2 Alamo Benson,Peter contribute to equitable distribution of Measure X. I would also like more information about time commitment, frequency of meetings etc. Medical Director at Contra Costa County Fire Protection District District 5 Hercules Bernardo,Valerie I grew up in Pleasant Hill, Concord and Pacheco and currently live in Hercules, so I am very familiar with Contra Costa County, specifically the service area in District 5. I would like to become more of an active participant in the creation of Housing policies, programs that impact my community and feel that I can do so with serving on a board or committee in Contra Costa County. With my experience working in local government over the past 20 years, specifically in Housing & Community Development, I feel that I can bring a level of expertise and on the ground working knowledge of Affordable Housing to the board or committee to truly make a difference. I have participated in various affordable housing boards, committees, steering groups and task forces over the past 20 years. Additionally, I have over 20 years of experience in working in the affordable housing industry, ranging from a local non-profit organization, Redevelopment Authority, Housing Authority and Local Government. My experience in affordable housing ranges from single family homeownership programs, multifamily rental housing development, housing policy, and community revitalization programs. I most recently created the Affordable Housing Bond & Expenditure Plan for Emeryville's Measure C Housing Bond and previously assisted in developing the Housing Plan for the 2nd Tranche of the Atlanta Housing Opportunity Bond. Page 2 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 2 Lafayette Bliss,Steven I would like to serve on the Measure X Community Advisory Board because it is an opportunity to draw on my experienceâ€”both professionally and through prior community leadership rolesâ€”in budgeting, community health planning and infrastructure, housing and social safety net policy, and youth services. Serving on this board is a chance to put this knowledge toward identifying community needs and helping strengthen county services and programs, especially at this critical time as Contra Costa County begins to recover and rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic. My qualifications for this appointment include expertise in several of the issue areas that are central to the work of the Measure X Community Advisory Board; prior experience in local government (including in Contra Costa County); and an understanding of the role of the social safety net and other public services. (A resume is included with this application.) Some key qualifications are the following: - Twenty years of professional experience with local and state public policy, including health and human services, housing, infrastructure planning, and related issues. Through this experience, I have gained a deep understanding of local and regional issues and the role of the public sector in identifying and addressing community needs. - Experience conducting research and analysis in the Bay Areaâ€™s public and nonprofit sectors on safety net programs, youth services, community health, and related issues. Through this experience, I have gained a deep understanding of fiscal, policy and services environments at the regional and state levels. - Service on the Lafayette City Council (via appointment) for two years, during which time I serve on the Council Subcommittee on Public Safety and the Capital Projects Assessment Committee. Prior to joining Council, I was vice-chair of the Lafayette Planning Commission. I have also served in prior public-sector roles related to social services, housing and community revitalization. District 1 Richmond Blue,Donte I am applying to this seat as a representative of the Budget Justice Coalition. While currently employed by Rubicon Programs, I have an extensive history working for both Contra Costa County and community based organizations that serve Contra Costa residents. It is my goal to use my long-standing involvement listening and responding to the community's expressed interests to achieve the Budget Justice Coalitions goals of achieving a values-based use of Measure X funding. There is a strong need to ensure that Measure X funding advances the community's needs as they understand them, and I would like to be a part of that decision making process. In addition to being the representative for the Budget Justice Coalition, I have served in the role of staff on numerous boards and committees in the County and am well versed in the rules and procedures related to public meetings. I also have extensive experience with the County budget process that may also prove useful in determining priority uses for Measure X revenue. Finally, I have had a long experience of being in the middle of conversations that give me great insight to a number of recurring issues of import that may be centered in discussions of Measure X funding. Page 3 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 1 El Cerrito Bolt,Emily I would like to serve on the Measure X Community Advisory Board because I care deeply about our community, and I believe that with my experience, knowledge, skills, and dedication I could effectively engage with the complex and important issues involved in making recommendations on the Measure X funds allocations. Many of the issues including homelessness, mental health services, racial justice and equity, youth services, and substance abuse services are of particular importance to me and I would welcome the opportunity to be a part of public policy solution-making around these key social issues and public responsibilities. I became a lawyer, and studied at the University of California Berkeley School of Law, specifically because I believe in public service and in using my skills and expertise to benefit the public interest. I want to help our community function equitably and efficiently, and to use the power of local government to make life better for everyone. I believe in the idea of solidarity gains, that by working together to finance and develop public goods and services, and ensuring that those in need are lifted up, we can make a more just and more livable society for everyone. That is the vision I would bring to the Measure X board. While working long days on the COVID-response planning at Crestmont School this past year as President of the Board, I have taken pride in being able to work and communicate effectively with all our school constituencies and achieve success in opening our campus safely and helping our school to survive these unprecedented challenges. Throughout this effort, I have felt a true calling to bring my skills and passion to public service to help our broader community. I love working on a team, listening to all of the input, and actively shaping well-designed plans that will have a meaningful impact. I would be honored to participate in the Measure X Community Advisory Board process and thank you for your consideration. [Double Click to Expand] I am an attorney, small-business owner, and non-profit board president, and I would bring the expertise and skills I have developed in this work to the challenging and important mission of the Measure X Community Advisory Board. As a member of the community, parent, and engaged citizen, I bring the care and attention to thoughtfully engage with the many considerations and constituencies affected by the outcome of the Measure X funding allocation determinations. I have excellent communication skills and love working with a team on solutions for complex problems and proactive planning. I am adept at seeing the big picture and foreseeing the range of potential outcomes for each decision, many steps down the line. Legal Career: In 2011, I co-founded my own law practice, originally Bolt Keenley - Attorneys at Law, now Bolt Keenley Kim LLP. We represent disabled individuals, retirees, the elderly, and the insured to fight for their benefits in ERISA cases and other civil litigation and administrative appeals. I have also represented employees in individual and class action lawsuits for wage-and-hour, discrimination, harassment, and civil rights. I possess very high-level legal interpretation, writing, and argument skills, and I employ these to help individual people in need of representation against powerful financial institutions, particularly insurance companies. After graduating law school, I clerked for Judge John E. Munter in the Complex Civil Litigation Department of the San Francisco Superior Court (2007-09), and then for Judge Maxine Chesney of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (September-December 2009). I then litigated civil cases on behalf of plaintiffs in employment, civil rights, and personal liability at Sundeen Salinas and Pyle in Oakland (2010-11). Board of Directors, Crestmont School: I have served on the Board of the non-profit cooperative Crestmont School in Richmond since 2018, two of those years so far as the Board President. Crestmont is a parent-run cooperative school serving children in grades K-8 in West Contra Costa County and nearby environs. Because Crestmont is a parent-run cooperative, and especially in light of the unique challenges facing schools during the COVID-era, the President of the Board is an important functional position responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the school and long-term strategic and financial planning. In my first year, I spearheaded an overhaul of the organizationâ€™s bylaws and operational procedures to modernize the schoolâ€™s operations and governance, and in my second year I assumed the District 4 Walnut Creek Botello,Cathy Dear Committee, I would like to serve on the Measure X or Juvenile Justice Boards in order to use my experience as a community advocate and my work as an Executive Director for a non-profit to support a greater understanding of the challenges we face as a community. Additionally, I would like to work collaboratively to build the core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and provide services that improve the quality of Contra Costa County residents. Executive Director of the C.O.P.E. Family Support Center for the last 10 years. District 1 El Cerrito Browne,Morrison After retiring from the military and Wells Fargo my passion is to deal with the homeless issues that are in the San Francisco Bay Area. We must do better as a Community with so much wealth. The homeless population or our constituents with no representation I want to be there voice. My military experience leading a company of over 250 people, working in a youth guidance center as a counselor, and now volunteering with a nonprofit for homeless outreach in Richmond California have provided me a foundation for this position. I would like to give back to the community which gave me so much opportunity. I want The homeless and voiceless individuals to have a voice through me. District 1 Pinole Browning,Catherine I've lived in Contra Costa County (Pinole, Tara Hills area) for a little over five years now, and in the East Bay for a little over 15 years. I'm strongly committed to community engagement and improvement, especially in the areas of education, environment, and basic needs. I'm a working mom of a second grader at Tara Hills Elementary, where I serve as Chair of the School Site Council. I am excited by the opportunity to serve the community by helping allocate the new Measure X funding in an equitable way to support people at greatest need, including unhoused people, people living with mental illness, children, and seniors, as well as communities of color that have historically been underallocated civic resources. I have 15 years of experience working at UC Berkeley in a variety of roles, including as an instructor, a staff member, and an academic student employee; currently I am the Assistant Dean of Academic Programs, Equity, and Inclusion for the UC Berkeley School of Information. I have teaching experience with kids K-12 in a summer reading program and teaching yoga for preschoolers and first graders, and experience volunteering in preschools and elementary schools, including La Casita Bilingue Montessori School in Pinole and Tara Hills Elementary in San Pablo, to support my son as a parent. I have volunteered for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano and with the East Bay Regional Parks. I am currently Chair of the School Site Council for Tara Hills Elementary. Page 4 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 1 Richmond Burrell,Y'Anad I have lived in Contra Costa County (Richmond, CA) for over 25 years and have volunteered in service to my community for over 15 years in the areas of health equity, art and culture. COVID-19 has exasperated the health equities of the BIPOC population both in Contra Costa County and throughout this nation. It will be critically important to ensure that the revenue generated through Measure X has, as one of its primary focuses, to develop, implement and deliver the best healthcare services to the BIPOC population as they continue to struggle to find a safe haven under these unprecedented times. I want to be the voice of this population in advocating and recommending that Measure X revenue benefits the BIPOC population ensuring health equity and stellar delivery of healthcare services. Resume attached. District 3 Discovery Bay Burruss,Brandon I would be a very good fit for the position. Thank you in advance.I care for the citizens I would serve. District 4 Concord Bussiere,Gary Retired Navy have lived here, and raised my son with my wife for 27 years Lived here over 27 years District 3 Antioch Butler Rhoda Serving on the committee will allow me to give back to my community by being a change agent for my community in order to make it a better place to live. I have served on many committees while working for the State California for 30 years implementing change. District 1 San Pablo Calloway,Genoveva I served on the City of San Pablo Council for 4 terms and recently retired and wish to continue staying involved in the community. As a Council member and Mayor I have experience at Policy setting and setting priorities for funding services and programs. As the first Latinx elected to the Council I brought representation for working families in the City and I worked with fellow Council members in focusing on Youth, Senior Citizens, Small businesses, faith based organizations and many other constituents groups that had felt left out by City leaders. My Bilingual/Bicultural experience in the Latinx Community was invaluable in forming needed policies and programs. My experience in working in West County as a Program Manager for Behavioral Services for 35 years, also gave me many opportunities to learn from the community that we served. The program I managed served the "severely disabled adult individuals with a serious diagnosis". Program staff and I were required to think "outside the box" as we listened to our clients. We had to listen and work with them to come up with relevant programs. I am very proud of my experience and paid and volunteer I have done and continue to do. My qualifications as I spoke above in the prior section. And my skill base that I have acquired during my past professional experience and Elected office experience make me qualified for this request. I am highly skilled at building liaisons, with key stakeholders and I want to continue learning, by getting involved at the grassroots level of any community in need. District 1 Richmond Cantu,Noell As an educator and community organizer who advocated for Measure X and as a third-generation Richmond resident who has been impacted by service gaps, I would be a great asset to the board. I am a professor of ESL at Contra Costa College, a Richmond City Task Force member, and part of the Latinos For Inclusion workgroup, I come to this board with an equity- minded lens and commitment to our diverse group of constituents. Richmond advocate for equity and inclusivity. Local community college educator and activist. 3rd generation Richmond resident who currently resides in Richmond. District 5 Pittsburg Carterelliott,Kacey I am an advocate with a heart for the community. I listen to what is said and then seek ways to provide viable answers/solutions to issues. I am Mobility LABs Manager for RCF Connects. The Mobility LABs project assist the Antioch community, Census Tract 3050 and 3072.02 with the mobility out of poverty. District 4 Concord Celio, Christopher I am a long time resident of Contra Costa and I am the Director of Clinical Services for The Hume Center's Contra Costa services. Hume Center is a community mental health agency serving adults with severe mental illness in this county. We operate two Full Service Partnership Programs (East and West) for Contra Costa Behavioral Health), a Partial Hospitalization Program (Central), a homelessness diversion program, and we offer outpatient therapy, psychiatry, and case management throughout the county. I also was recommet by the Contra Costa Health Services Alliance to apply for this committee, so I can the expertise and knowledge from the myriad of health services agencies in Contra Costa to the committee. I have been licensed as a psychologist in California since 2010 and working in community mental health since 2001. I have attached my resume for more details. Page 5 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 2 Lafayette Cervantes,Jim I recently retired from a 34-year career in Public Finance, where I worked with communities throughout California. Through my work, I am very aware of the financial pressures faced by the Stateâ€™s local agencies, particularly counties. Measure X represents a critical initiative to maintain essential County services in the face of long-term fiscal stress, which has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. I view the Measure X Community Advisory Board as the means by which the County keeps faith with the voters. Although Measure X was approved as a general tax measure, the Advisory Board can ensure that the actual application of funds will be directed to the categories indicated in the ballot measure and stressed in the "Yes on Measure X"• campaign. On a personal note, I grew up as a second-generation American on or near a variety of military bases. My grandfather came to the United States from Mexico and settled his family in rural Iowa, where he worked as a laborer for the Rock Island Railroad. They were one of a handful of Mexican families in their small town. My father joined the Army Air Corps in World War II and made a career as an Air Force pilot and officer. On our periodic family visits to Iowa between my fatherâ€™s reassignments, I came to realize how far my family had come and how much I felt I owed to this country. This sensibility remained with me through college at Harvard, business school at Stanford and my subsequent career in investment banking. While I have served on several non-profit boards, I have sought to become more involved in my local community in my post-retirement career. My wife and I are 25-year Lamorinda residents and we raised our children here. I joined Lafayetteâ€™s General Plan Advisory Committee promptly after my retirement as its work will help shape our community over the next two decades. Measure X has the potential to make a meaningful impact on the County over its 20-year term. I am applying to serve on the Advisory Board to have a role in shaping this legacy. During my career in Public Finance, I worked with a wide array of public agencies on a diverse range of capital projects. This work included nearly 500 municipal bond transactions and the issuance of over $16 billion of bonds. The focus of my MBA was in finance and public management and I applied this skill set over the course of my career to develop a good understanding of governmental finance and project analysis. While my orientation is to financial analysis, I have a sense of the social and economic issues relating to affordable housing, community development and homelessness from my first job after my Coro Fellowship with the Mission Housing Development Corporation and my prior and current board service with the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation. I believe I would offer the Advisory Board a perspective of â€œanalysis with empathyâ€•. I do not represent any particular organization or interest and believe I could approach the process with an open mind and deal fairly with the complex balancing of priorities likely to be identified in Needs Assessment. Further, I would approach the effort with an emphasis on collaborative and respectful decision- making. Throughout my career I worked on hundreds of transaction teams and served on a number of non-profit boards where I tried to foster collegiality and openness to different viewpoints. I firmly believe that this approach will result in outcomes that best utilize Measure X's resources. In lieu of a resume, I am providing a link to my Linked In page below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-cervantes- 1138a444/ District 5 Martinez Chambers,Roberta This board has a wide range of issue areas it can influence. I have personal and professional experience in many of them, including mental health, substance use, housing and homelessness, criminal justice, foster care, and youth development. I would like to be able to contribute to my community on this board. Roberta has over twenty years working in the public behavioral health system as a direct service provider, nonprofit executive, and consultant. As a provider, Roberta has worked across outpatient, residential, and inpatient environments focused on those most impacted by behavioral health and intellectual disabilities. Since 2011, Roberta has worked as a consultant to the public mental health systems across California and Nevada. This includes serving as the Principal Investigator for a number of research projects testing new interventions aimed at interrupting the cycle of crisis, hospitalization, incarceration, and homelessness for adults with the most serious needs as well as working with a number of counties to develop actionable plans to address these issues systemically and structurally. She also advised a number of participatory action research projects with youth research partners across the state and is currently evaluating an initiative with Stanford University to bring an international youth mental health model to the United States with pilot sites across California. Roberta holds a doctorate in psychology from John F, Kennedy University, and her dissertation research was on the function of drugs and alcohol in people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Clinically, her experience is based in the public sector with a focus on people with serious mental illness, substance use, forensic involvement, and/or an intellectual disability. She has presented nationally on promising practices in participatory planning and evaluation as well as issues related to deinstitutionalization. In addition, she is also a fost/adopt mom and has been blessed with two amazing children, ages 6 and 7. Page 6 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 1 Richmond Changaris,Michael Measure X is a powerful opportunity for Contra Costa County to have real and sustained impact in some of our most pressing challenges we face. Taking a data driven community focused approach to creating sustainable and high impact programs is vital at this time. Measure X offers us a possibility to vision the community that is more equitable and just, and address impacts of the pandemic of racism, while raising public health, improving mental health care and supporting community wellness. With the right structure, grounded approach we can help drive lasting and sustained growth for our many vibrant communities. Some of the skills I bring are: 1. A track record of collaborative leadership that supports the impact of communities in the programs we develop and support. I can bring a collaboration focused results driven leadership style to this committee work and support community driven impact. 2. As a non-profit leader and current board treasurer for a multinational training organization I bring a commitment to fiscal responsibility and developing sustainable financial models that drive change that matters to communities. 3. I bring expertise in public health leadership, research, community wellness programs, reentry services, integrated systems of care, non-profit leadership, mental health science driven programs, Adverse Childhood Experiences, trauma informed systems, and program implementation. 4. I have a long-standing commitment diversity equity and inclusion and can bring this commitment in to the committee work and all of the development we offer. As a psychologist, an organizational leader and as a health care leader I would bring several perspectives and skills that could support the Board of Supervisors to have meaningful impact from this program. I would look forward to the opportunity to support Contra Costa County to make the most of the opportunity to meet the challenges we face. Some of the qualifications I bring to this role: 1. Psychologist with organizational and system based leadership experience. 2. Public health and systems focused leadership skills - translating evidenced based practices into practical programmatic impacts 3. Organizational fiscal development and structuring program sustainability 4. Community based design and leadership experience 5. Experience in leading change with DEIA program implementation 6. Expertise in multiple focused targets that are the main goal of measure X: mental health services, children's mental health services, trauma informed systems, long-standing commitment to racial justice, senior services, reentry services, policy development and leadership, . 7. Collaborative approach to leadership. 8. Systems development and integration of services and community wellness programs. District 4 Pleasant Hill Chapman,Lori I did not vote for the Measure X to pass, but if it's here I would like to be a part of the committee that determines how the funds are spent. I believe in investing in our community, and want to do my part in helping direct the funds where they are needed. As a Human Resources Professional and Employee Benefits Professional, I've had to review corporate proposals and solicit many competitive opportunities to ensure due diligence is achieved. I would like use the skills I've learned in evaluating proposals to look out for our community and spend our tax dollars with the best intentions. District 2 Alamo Chiverton,Kathryn As a long-time community member, a leader of a non-profit mental health agency and a former Chief of Staff to two County Supervisors, I believe that I can bring valuable experience to the work of the Measure X Citizen's Advisory Committee. As the Executive Director of Discovery Counseling Center, I formed the San Ramon Valley Mental Health Advisory Council which provides a forum for community leaders to discuss the communityâ€™s mental health needs and to propose ideas, strategies and resource options to improve mental health support in the San Ramon Valley. As a volunteer, I am a founding member of the San Ramon Valley Diversity Coalition which is composed of members of the diverse San Ramon Valley community who have joined together to serve as a forum for constructive dialogue and as a catalyst to create solutions to build a community of inclusion and equity where all can thrive. Service on the Measure X committee would give me an opportunity to help advance an issue of critical importance to me and to our county, access to affordable mental health support that is equitable and inclusive. My time working for the Board of Supervisors gives me an understanding of the scope of the issues facing the county and would allow me to understand the needs of District 2 in the context of the County's commitment to all of its residents. Kathy Chiverton has been the Executive Director of the Discovery Counseling Center since 2011. Kathy came to Discovery with a long list of experience in working with youth and with a history of extensive community involvement. Kathy served as Chief of Staff to two Contra Costa County Supervisors and was Executive Director of the San Ramon Valley YMCA. Her volunteer work in the community includes service on the Boards of Directors of Leadership San Ramon Valley, the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, and Danville Rotary. She has also held numerous positions within PTA and has worked closely with the San Ramon Valley Unified School District in addressing mental health and safety issues. As Executive Director of Discovery Counseling Center, she has been a leader in the community in promoting the importance of mental health and supporting efforts to ensure that mental health services are culturally responsive, affordable and accessible. Page 7 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 3 Oakley Clancy-Mathias,Erin I have a interest in helping my community and I find the best way to serve the greater good is to pitch in and help. I can offer my knowledge and common sense logical thinking to help guide decisions. I work in the afforable housing industry and have worked for both developers and property management companies who specialize in tax credit affordable housing. I have also served low income communities as a resident services director developing content and strategies for administering enrichment and empowerment programing to these communities. I bring valuable insight to the backside and inner workings of affordable housing and the demographics they serve. Additionally I come from a rural farming background and live on a working ranch in the agriculture sector of Contra Costa County and live the lifestyle of caring for the land and have a lifetime of knowledge about ranching and farming and can advise on how to serve this sector of the community in a way that allows them the freedom to continue to provide the food that feeds us all. District 5 Pittsburg Cobbs,Sam To help ensure that funds are used well and equitable.I am philanthropic CEO who knows the counties and its services well. Currently my organization invest about 10 million annually in Non profits based in Contra Costa. I have also set on numerous boards and state commissions. I District 2 Walnut Creek Colombo,Donna Interested in issues that impact the community of Contra Costa County and ways to improve quality of life.attached District 4 Concord Courchaine,Lois Currently volunteering at White Pony Express, a 501c3 that distributes food, clothing and personal items to marginalized populations in Contra Costa County, including homeless. As such, I would like to be more involved in the issues of homelessness to be better able to provide supportive services through White Pony Express. Visit our site at www.whiteponyexpress.org for more information. Contra Costa Boards and Commission Training Certification - 2017 District 2 Alamo Cowing,Candace I am a student at Monte Vista High School. My sister served on the AOD board when she was at Monte Vista and thought it was a really good experience. I'd like to get more involved with my community and be a voice for students. I don't have a lot of experience since I'm still in high school, but I think I could add a lot to the discussions and provide a different perspective. District 1 Kensington Craypo,Lisa As a public health professional with a 25+ year career, I am keenly aware of how poverty and access to social and health services impact the physical, mental and economic health of people of all ages. As a Contra Costa resident, I'd like to play a part in improving access to services and supports to improve quality of life for County residents and move the County to a system of equitable access. My work and volunteer experience as described below gives me a wealth of knowledge to draw on to be a productive member of this advisory board. In addition, I've lived in Kensington for 20 years and would like to give back to the community that has provided me with such a wonderful home. I have 25+ years of experience in strategic planning, initiative design, philanthropic advising, program evaluation and research. I conduct all of my work through an equity lens and have successfully conceptualized and managed funding initiatives, designed and conducted program evaluations and provided technical assistance to programs working to change policy, systems and community environments to promote health. I provide strategic consultation to a range of clients including foundations, public health departments, healthcare providers, and non-profits. I approach projects with a partnership model that facilitates identification of priorities, development of strategies, and clear linkages to impacts. Given my understanding of the social determinants of health, philanthropic practice, and outcomes/impact orientation, my knowledge and skills are an excellent match for the needs of the measure X advisory committee. District 3 Brentwood Cruise,David As your former Deputy Regional Administrator for Cal OES, I am posses a unique awareness of Contra Costa County and it's public safety challenges, including funding allocations. I bring substantial experience in risk management, including risk identification and grant funding allocations, I have 19 years of experience in various fields of public safety and emergency management, including risk identification and mitigation, grant allocations and financial compliance. District 1 Richmond Cunningham,Therris I have completed my educational endeavors and been a resident of Contra Costa County, for 15 years, I think this would be an excellent opportunity to help and begin my involvement in community engagement. My qualification include residency, I have the ability to review and research special interest and know how to engage with people and to be committed the process. District 1 Richmond Dandie,Latanya I work, volunteer, and advocate for mental health, the homeless, families, and women and children. My background, experience, and education prove to be a great fit for these commissions. Please see my resume. District 2 Walnut Creek Deffner,Darren I've spent my personal and professional life involved with community causes that have provided me with knowledge and experience with many of the categories that Measure X seeks to fund (e.g., serving on multiple advisory boards, working for elected officials, etc.). I currently serve on the Board of Sustainable Contra Costa but am interested in becoming more involved with the general community and this advisory board seems to be a great fit. My qualifications primarily stem from my active involvement in civic affairs (as described above) and experience with community-wide budgets that impact a diverse set of interests in the community (through positions with members of Congress, Chief-of-Staff to a City Council member, and advisory boards that had to prioritize budgets for funding going to community interests/orgs). District 3 Brentwood Dohrmann ,Danny I am a retired resident of Brentwood who wants to put his money where is mouth is when it comes to the safety of my neighbors Although I've only been activel in Brentwood Politics what I've seen, particularly when it comes to fire protection preparation is lacking. I have no agenda or ties with any development entity. I want to serve my community Would rather discuss in person Page 8 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 3 Antioch Dunn,Douglas Utilize my experience as a District 3 Mental Health Commissioner to work with Measure X Advisory Committee to: - Help stabilize Contra Costa Regional Medical Center operations funding - Insure sufficient funding for county-wide fire and other emergency services - Get additional funding for sustained 24/7 operation of mobile mental health crisis response teams established throughout the county. Additional Community-wide Volunteer Experience: National Alliance on Mental Illness Contra Costa Affiliate (NAMI Contra Costa) Family-to-Family teacher: 2013-Present Basics teacher: 2018-Present 1st Vice President and Board member: 2014-2018 District 4 Concord Eber,Richard I was a member for 4 years of measure q oversight committee in Concord and have good knowledge of economics and government spending do not have a resume. I have been a business owner and writer for several local publications including Halfway to concord, Contra Costa Bee, and presently for The Diablo Gazette. I have been a home owner in concord since 1979 District 5 Martinez Eckert,Robin I would like to participate on the Measure X Community Advisory Board in order to serve my community and have the voice of an average citizen heard on the process of how the funds would be utilized though out the County. See attached resume District 3 Brentwood Elam,Jon I believe Measure X will be a critical tool to help the County address the impacts of Covid 19 on citizens, businesses, and organization, as well as the fiscal impacts on the County related to the service challenges. While these resources will be a big help, it is clear that the critical allocation of these dollars will be difficult. I am very interested in these topics based on my years of professional and personal experience, including nearly 40 years of senior level public mnanagement experience and 22 years as a reisdent of Brentwood in Contra Costa County. District 4 Concord Fernandez,Ruth It would be my pleasure to contribute as a member of the Measure X Community Advisory Committee to ensure all priority issues in the Needs Assessment are considered comprehensively and equitably with the sales tax revenue. As a public servant, I understand the public process and responsibility entrusted in an advisory body as funding recommendations are made to the Board of Supervisors. It would be an honor to serve in this capacity to ensure children issues and community needs are understood and represented. I believe my education and professional experience in the Family and Human Services field make me a well-rounded applicant to serve on the Measure X Community Advisory Board. I have worked in Contra Costa County for over 18 years leading, planning, and coordinating comprehensive services for families with young children. My professional background includes an in-depth knowledge and understanding of County systems, services, and needs across sectors. My current role as the Executive Director at First 5 Contra Costa requires a thorough understanding of Whole Child/Whole Family needs and issues to ensure all young children in our County reach optimal development, well-being and enter school ready to learn. Prior to my work at First 5 Contra Costa, I worked at the Contra Costa County Office of Education for 12+ years administering and implementing countywide educational programs for children ages 0-12 years of age. Out of County Berkeley Fernandez-Kim,Lucas I am interested in serving on this Community Advisory Board because I relate to and want to support those living in poverty, experiencing abuse and injustice, and feeling disconnected from our community. For over 25 years, I have worked to address poverty, violence, abuse, inequity and systemic racism in Contra Costa County and elsewhere. I want to bring my experiences to this board to develop and carry out its important mission. Since 2004, I have contributed to numerous strategic initiatives to create opportunities for marginalized and underrepresented residents in Contra Costa County. I have developed strong relationships with public and community partners. I offer the following qualifications: 1. expertise in several substantive areas, such as safety net, violence prevention, public safety, housing, reentry, and legal advocacy 2. knowledge of county/city governments, community based organizations, existing resources and unmet needs 3. experience in strategic planning process and collaborative process 4. keen understanding of underrepresented and marginalized individuals and communities (e.g., experience working with Deaf community) Finally, as an immigrant from Korea with three Hispanic sons, I will bring diversity to this Measure X Community Advisory Board. District 1 Kensington Fontaine,Paul Long time resident, active in community, retired with time to devote to committee deliverables Please see attached resume District 2 San Ramon Gallagher,John I am a social work case manager at the community based organization/non-profit Hope Solutions. We provide permanent supportive housing services to formerly chronically homeless persons in Contra Costa county--many of whom have both mental health and substance use challenges. I am particularly interested in how we can more effectively support these communities in our county. Please see attached resume. Page 9 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 5 Martinez Garrotto,Cristina My name is Cristina Garrotto, and I am employed by Hope Solutions (formerly Contra Costa Interfaith Housing) as a Housing Navigator with the Youth and Young Adult Program. I find affordable housing for our vulnerable youth population throughout Contra Costa County. One of the biggest barriers Iâ€™ve encountered in this role, is locating housing opportunities and funding resources, among other challenges such as employment, mental health, and sustaining income during the pandemic. I'm excited a committee is forming to better understand the needs of underserved populations and how to make meaningful and life altering changes for those who live in our community. I know I would be an excellent member of the supervisory board committee. As someone who was once homeless, I'm acutely aware of what it takes to be empowered to successfully overcome it. I am honored to be a part of a team that gives back to our community through advocacy and provides the supportive services that once helped me survive homelessness. As a housing navigator, I have learned what is entailed when seeking funding to better serve our vulnerable population. My experience will bring a new perspective and can be used as a beacon of hope, not just to those struggling, but to the men and women in the field who advocate every day for a community in need. They make the difference. I look forward to learning more about the role and how I can serve the community. Thanks, Cristin Please refer to my attached Resume District 4 Pleasant Hill Garza,Roxanne I have had 14 years of experience working with Contra Costa in CCHS, Public Health Division. My role was to build a Community Based Asset Development project entitled Healthy Neighborhoods Project that engaged Resident Health Advocates in 6 neighborhoods across the county to make recommendations to city, county and regulatory agencies. I now manage Healthy Richmond which is a cross-sector public advocacy and resident power building initiative focused on economic justice, health4all, and education equity. All of this experience has provided me with the depth and breath of experience in a variety of policy areas that the county is responsible for including: public safety, community planning, access to healthcare. workforce and all within the prism of racial equity and transparency within systems. I will serve as a member with broad understanding of various policy areas, community partnership, and shifting budget priorities to ensure that county departments respond to the needs of Contra Costans. I will also bring my relationships with a cross-sector of CCC stakeholders including County Department leaders (CCHS, HACCC, DCP, Public Works), community organizations, Coalitions working on multiple issues (education, criminal justice reform, immigrant rights & health, GARE), and most importantly individual resident leaders in WCC and ECC. I have a unique experience having worked in the county and at community-level and the need to prepare for systems and community negotiations and agreements. My qualifications include knowledge of County, School District (WCCUSD) and City (City of Richmond) budget processes. I also have observed the CCHS MediCal Commission, CCC Racial Justice Taskforce, CCC Zero Tolerance, CCC Immigration Alliance, Board of Supervisor, WCCUSD Board, and City Council meetings. I have prepared presentations for district meetings and prepare resident leaders to participate in board meetings. I am familiar with Measure X and the community assessment process and would be an impartial member open to reviewing the countywide needs and feasible budget solutions. District 3 Danville Gekko,Bruce I have lived in this district for one year and a half and would like to become active in the community. I have two young children so fiscal, public safety and social issues are very important to me. Having served on prior committees and boards, I understand how to get things done and also how to get along with other committee members. I am a small business owner, a Certified Financial Planner and I support financial prudence. I have young children and am American born of Asian descent while my wife is an immigrant from Europe. Therefore, I believe I will bring both a financially responsible and culturally diverse perspective to this committee. District 3 Antioch Gilbert,Shawn To represent the League of Women Voters Diablo Valley and its program priorities which focuses on improving and strengthening safety net programs for all citizens in the county with a special interest on underserved communities. I care about my community. I am a long-time resident and educator in Contra Costa. I am a good listener, life-long learner and know how to work well with others. Page 10 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 5 Pittsburg Goodwin,William I have spent the last six years listening to the voices of my community: housing advocates, developers, lenders, the homeless population, writers, scholars, medical professionals, as well as local and regional government officials. I see a system in need of innovation and new ideas. My contribution is to carry those voices forward, formulating those voices into my service, and my service into action, action into priority, and priorities into the fulfillment of needs with outcomes that positively impact the community I serve. My personal mission and values, have convinced me that I must share the same vision of positive change. I want to be a catalyst for that change. Serving on this Advisory Board reflects my belief that â€œIf I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way,â€• Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. The data is clear in order to reshape the future of Contra Costa County we must prioritize everything we value; Environmental Justice, Racial Justice, Health Care, Reliable sources of income, Transportation, the value of Quality Education for students, and all family members. All these things intersect. And it all begins with funding. The housing crisis and the Pandemic demands that we build more affordable housing, and improve our Healthcare infrastructure to deliver services more efficiently. I have had the pleasure of serving as president of the School Site Council in Pittsburg, having to make tough decisions regarding budgetary spending. Now as a Board Member with the East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO), it offers me that rare opportunity to forge my lived experience into transformative change. I once said â€œI perceived the EBHO Board position as the next progression in my journey. That journey through the darkness and the uncertainty of housing into the light of affordable housing has led me to this point. I decided-No. I will not go quietly into the night.â€• This is the dawning of a new day. The same old ideology and talking points will not do. COVID changed that forever. We have to reinvent a new narrative, with new priorities for our communities. I am ready to serve. I have advocated for my community in various different arenas. I have written our Governor, Assembly Members and Senators. Called in to Speak, or provided written comments at: - On the floor of the Assembly and Senate - CCC Planning and Pittsburg City Planning Commission Meetings - Pittsburg City Council Meetings - Oakland Landmark Preservation Advisory Board Meeting - Concord Community Meeting on Homelessness and Mental Health - H3 Council on Homelessness Meetings - Bart AB2923-10 yr. Work Plan - ABAG/MTC Meetings And continue to attend meetings and conferences in favor of improving the outcomes for my community, to learn about new strategies and legislation. District 5 Rodeo Gray,Edward I enjoy being of service to community. I have been involved in many of the areas covered by Measure X as a volunteer or employee. I would hope I can help the County with prudent use of Measure X funds. I am open minded and listen. I enjoy discussion aimed at improvement. District 1 Richmond Groce,Amarylles I live and have worked in Contra Costa County for serval years, and I am aware of the challenges that exist in our county, especially my district; district one. The crime, homeless population as well as the housing shortage, and our education system just to name a few. I believe I can offer a different and fresh perspective to bring about a favorable solution that will benefit all who are willing to do the work to make a change in our society. I have sat on financial boards, treasurer for guild. I have had positions as Accounts Payable/ Account Receivable, and handle payroll. District 4 Concord Guest,Susan As a resident of Contra Costa County and District 4 for over 40 years, as well as being a recently retired employee of Contra Costa County, I am knowledgeable of what has and hasnâ€™t worked in this county to improve health and human services. I am knowledgeable of the health care system, and available funding sources. I understand the needs of the employees having served as the President of the Contra Costa County Chapter of IFPTE Local 21. I know I can guide this committee in assuring the revenue is used to not only benefit the community and the employees, but also to leverage these funds to draw down any federal, state or private funds that might be available. As a Public Health Nurse Program Manager for Contra Costa County for over 25 years I am very aware of the budget processes of the County, and the impact those processes have on programs. As a part of the Local 21 negotiating team for over 10 years, I also am aware of County priorities and Labor priorities, and how collaboration is essential for the best outcomes for both. As a person who grew up in Contra Costa County, lives in Contra Costa County, raised children in this County, practiced nursing with the most vulnerable populations in Contra Costa County, cares for an elderly father, and cares for grandchildren, I have a unique vantage point of the past and present, and a desire to have the future where services are available and equitable for all. Page 11 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 1 Richmond Guimond,Catherine I have been working in the housing field and advocating for housing justice for 13 years now, most recently as a data and policy analyst for a tenantsâ€™ rights organization. I am eager to learn more about the specifics of housing and social services issues in Contra Costa County and contribute to the welfare of my neighbors. I find it very rewarding to be grounded in the community where I live. I hope to be able to use my experience in housing and social science research to benefit my community and, most importantly, listen to and learn from the communities of Contra Costa County. For the past thirteen years, I have worked actively for social and housing justice in the Bay Area and New York City. My passion for and experience with housing from many different angles have prepared me to contribute to the work of Measure X Community Advisory Board. For my PhD dissertation, I spent 2007-13 researching how community development organizations, affordable housing funding structures, and community and tenant activism shaped the rebuilding of the South Bronx in New York City from the 1970s to the present. Through this experience I learned about how very different housing interventions such as the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, the Community Reinvestment Act, local community development corporations, and faith-based tenant organizing for livable housing interacted. Since returning to the Bay Area in 2010, I have taught about gentrification and urban inequality, volunteered with community groups, and, most recently, worked as a Research and Policy Analyst at Centro Legal de la Raza in the Tenants' Rights Practice. At Centro Legal, I have supported a diverse team of attorneys and advocates working to ensure that tenants' rights are respected and community residents can stay in their homes. I analyze our programs for effectiveness and equity, and I assist our director in designing and implementing new programs. In the almost three years I have been at Centro Legal, I have become very familiar with the landscape of the affordability crisis in the Bay Area and the policies proposed to address it. District 1 Richmond Gutierrez,Blanca As a Contra Costa resident, I voted for Measure X because I support efforts to improve and grow healthcare services, safety net programs, and other vital community needs. I would like to serve on the advisory board to increase my civic engagement and to advance health equity through thoughtful recommendations of Measure X funds allocation. I am committeed to ensuring funding reflects community needs, with considerations for those who are underserved. It would be my pleasure to serve on the Measure X Community Advisory Board and provide insight regarding safety net programs acquired through my experience working in the public health field and lived experience as a former recipient of safety net programs in Contra Costa County. I participate in several coalitions on the local, state, and federal level, that focus on expanding access to healthcare programs and preventative care for all residents. I have a deep understanding of the existing landscape of resources available for the remaining uninsured. District 1 El Sobrante Hampton- Vizinau, Katrina First, I believe I am qualified to represent the people in the community that I have been serving over 20 years. I am a cohort graduate of the Urban Habitat Organization that provided leadership development and policy training for a select group of community advocates and professional organizations that care about, advocate for, and serve the people in our local and regional communities. I have extensive training and certifications from a congressional chartered nationally recognized nonprofit organization, NeighborWorks America. NeighborWorks America is known for their highly professional and recognized training in community development, affordable housing (includes rental counseling), homeownership, financial education and more. And most importantly, I have a passion to work people in the community and with community leaders in identifying, developing, and implementing change that address and solves common issues around housing, financial stability, healthy bodies (mental and physical), consumer advocacy, and services for youth and seniors. I held a board of director position for the California Reinvestment Coalition for over 5 years advocating for communities of color fair and equitable financial products and services leading me to meet with elected official on capital hill in Washington D.C. giving a voice to the people who could not speak themselves. I was instrumental in helping over 1000 homeowners keep their homes from foreclosure during the last housing crisis back in 2007. I am a concerned citizen looking to contribute my time, knowledge, and expertise if you will have me. HUD Certified (new rigorous national professional designation) Housing Counselor with over 20 years of experience in affordable housing, homeownership, and financial coaching. I developed a financial education program for HUD based affordable housing project. Currently collaborating with the City of Richmond and other nonprofit housing and financial education (SparkPoint) on providing rental counseling and reviewing applicants for the Richmond Rent Relief Program. Team member with numerous community-based organization working on common causes to bring resources, education, and services to the citizens of the Bay Area counties (Contra Costa, Solano, Alameda, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Napa). Page 12 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 1 El Cerrito Hanville,Cathy I am a social worker by training and currently work as a therapist in private practice. I am Gender Non-Conforming and work with clients with trauma and gender diversity. I have a long history of working with non-profits including working with the unhoused and in supportive housing. I have worked with El Cerrito Progressives Racial and Social Justice Committee. I also have been an active advocate in El Cerrito regarding the recent budget issues. I am especially committed to mental health issues particularly for those who identify as transgender or non-binary. I am seeing first hand the lack of social and mental health services for disenfranchised communities, especially in this pandemic. There was a mental health crisis in this country before COVID and there will be a larger one as the pandemic lessens. I am also committed to reimagining public safety services in a way that provides support for our unhoused, substance-abusing, and residents with mental health issues. As a gender diverse person myself I can offer that perspective. I am white but I am committed to being anti-racist and have spent the last several years working on my ingrained white supremacy. I understand this is ongoing work and I am committed to that process. I would love to serve my community in deciding how best to utilize the Measure X monies to support mental health in our community. I have been an active member in the El Cerrito Community for the past four years and prior to that was on the Human Relations Commission. I have a strong adminstrative background and have educated myself a lot of budgets as i have worked to advocate with the El Cerrito Community around our budget issues. I have worked with El Cerrito Progressives on Racial and Social Justice issues including the Cookies Not Cages fundraiser when we raised thousands for the East Bay Sanctuary Covenant. I am a mental health provider myself and have worked as a social worker for my entire career. I am committed to Social and Racial Justice and that is a commitment I bring into my work as a gender therapist. I myself identify as gender non-conforming which is a diversity group that often gets overlooked in our community. Trans women of color are a population that is most at risk for being murdered. I believe we have a mental health crisis in this country and I am committed to help do my part to resolve it. We have the opportunity in our county to expand the level of services and it needs to be done in a thoughtful manner to support all of our diverse communities. As a El Cerrito resident I am also concerned about the lack of resources in our little city for those that need treatment. District 2 Danville Havlik,David The anticipated Measure X revenue, $4 million/year for 20 years, is relatively small compared to the overall Contra Costa County budget. But, because these funds go to the General Fund and their disbursement is entirely discretionary, they represent an important opportunity to address critical needs. To maximize these benefits, it will be essential to develop a long range spending plan that takes into account both the expected revenue stream and the timing of various needs throughout the County. I have extensive experience in strategic planning and government program development at very senior levels of the Federal government, including the white House. Four year on the Danville Planning Commission has provided insights into local government operations. As a forty-year resident and homeowner in Contra Costa County, I want Measure X to be a success. With my background, I believe I can make an important contribution to the Measure X Community Advisory Board and help achieve this success. My professional experience at Sandia National Laboratories included managing multiple programs with annual budgets of $1-10M, and numerous strategic planning efforts. I was also loaned to the federal government on three separate occasions where I worked with officials in the Defense, State, Justice and Energy Departments and the White House, and had the opportunity to start, plan and manage a new government program of well over $100M/year. I also served on the Danville Planning Commission for four years. These experiences have provided me with insights on how governments work at the local and national levels and how to plan, negotiate, and manage new initiatives, such as those that will come with Measure X. In particular, I believe my planning experience would be of value in developing the new Measure X recommendations. Page 13 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 1 Richmond Hening,Andrew I would absolutely love the opportunity to serve on the Measure X Community Advisory Board, and I believe I have the qualifications to make a significant contribution. I am a UC Berkeley MBA with nearly 20 years of social sector leadership experience, with the last 10+ years specifically focused on ending homelessness in the Bay Area. Over the past decade I have had the opportunity to provide front-line outreach in some of the country's largest homeless encampments, manage a growing nonprofit, and serve in an executive-level position in local government overseeing homelessness and affordable housing policy. During my time in local government, I also had the opportunity to co-lead a Harvard-recognized employee culture program focused on establishing and embedding new organizational guiding principles, increasing cross- departmental teaming, and utilizing human-centered design to redesign city services. In 2019 I started my own consulting firm with a focus on helping more communities to measurably reduce homelessness, spur civic innovation, and redesign systems of care for vulnerable community members. A big reason why I wanted to start working for myself is that I wanted to have more time to give back to my local community. I currently live in Richmond with my wife, who is a vice principal and teacher in Richmond, as well as our baby daughter. This Board would be the perfect opportunity to leverage my skills and background to hopefully make a positive difference locally. Throughout my career, I have gained experience with many of the essential services covered by Measure X community health, emergency response, safety net services, and services for young people. Importantly, I believe many if not all of these service areas are actually interconnected, and it takes a systems perspective to drive meaningful impact. If you asked people who have collaborated with me, they would tell you I am able to see the bigger picture, work effectively with diverse stakeholders, co-create a shared vision, and develop and drive measurable outcomes. I sincerely appreciate your time and consideration. I would absolutely love the opportunity to serve on the Measure X Community Advisory Board, and I believe I have the qualifications to make a significant contribution. I am a UC Berkeley MBA with nearly 20 years of social sector leadership experience, with the last 10+ years specifically focused on ending homelessness in the Bay Area. Over the past decade I have had the opportunity to provide front-line outreach in some of the country's largest homeless encampments, manage a growing nonprofit, and serve in an executive-level position in local government overseeing homelessness and affordable housing policy. During my time in local government, I also had the opportunity to co-lead a Harvard-recognized employee culture program focused on establishing and embedding new organizational guiding principles, increasing cross- departmental teaming, and utilizing human-centered design to redesign city services. In 2019 I started my own consulting firm with a focus on helping more communities to measurably reduce homelessness, spur civic innovation, and redesign systems of care for vulnerable community members. A big reason why I wanted to start working for myself is that I wanted to have more time to give back to my local community. I currently live in Richmond with my wife, who is a vice principal and teacher in Richmond, as well as our baby daughter. This Board would be the perfect opportunity to leverage my skills and background to hopefully make a positive difference locally. Throughout my career, I have gained experience with many of the essential services covered by Measure X community health, emergency response, safety net services, and services for young people. Importantly, I believe many if not all of these service areas are actually interconnected, and it takes a systems perspective to drive meaningful impact. If you asked people who have collaborated with me, they would tell you I am able to see the bigger picture, work effectively with diverse stakeholders, co-create a shared vision, and develop and drive measurable outcomes. I sincerely appreciate your time and consideration. District 4 Concord Herman,Judith As a new commission I think it would be exciting to initiate the process of recommending priorities to the Board of Supervisors. I am concerned about particular areas, but I understand that the recommendations are made on needs assessments. I also see this as important work that will make a difference for all of our County residents. I served on City Boards including the Education Board for the City of Bell in Southern California and the Status of Women Committee for City of Concord. I also have a career of public service. I retired from the California Department of Corrections. I understand that public institutions must make choices to serve the most important needs of the most individuals under its care. District 4 Concord Hernandez,Dr. Michelle As a mental health professional it is essential that the services within our community be representative of our demographics, culture, and inclusiveness. As the only Latinx Clinical Psychologist who specializes in Disability, I bring a unique and diverse perspective to the commission. As our society transforms, I strongly feel that Contra Costa County can benefit from bringing in a diverse justice arena which highlights disability (physical, learning, psychiatric, and developmental.) Dr. Michelle Hernandez District 4 Concord Hickey,Deberal I have been a resident of Contra Costa County for 40 years. I have worked for Mt Diablo Unified School District for 28 years as an Office Manager. I had served on the Budget Advisory Board for the District for 8 eight years. I have served on the MDHS CST Local 1 Union Board as the 1st VP, Bylaws Committee, Negotiations Team, Politic Committee for the past 10 years. I am now serving as the Secretary for the AFSCME Local 1 Executive Board, a Delegate for AFSCME Council 57 and a Delegate of the Contra Costa Labor Counsel. I believe my background in finance and budgets will be helpful to the oversight committee. As a 40 year resident in which my 3 sons attended public schools in our county, I believe I can bring community perspective to the committee. As the Office Manager my responsibility's are: Principal -Secretary -Calendar Daily Substitute Manager Personnel Support CDD Budget Development/Monitoring IFAS BusinessPlus Requests/Support -Purchase Requests -Warehouse/Office Depot Requests Bell Schedule Emergency Procedures Fire Alarm Response Forms -Independent Service Contracts -Capital Outlays -Time Sheets -Mileage Claims -Conference Expense Claims -Teacher Evaluations -Authorizations for Absence - Workers' Comp Records Master Calendar Reports -Theft/Vandalism -Property Damage -Monthly Absence -Federal Time Audit Supervise Site Office Personnel Security Codes Tech Coordinator Walk-thru Coordinator -Student Handbook -Staff Handbook -Welcome Back letter for Staff -Staff Emergency Cards -Course Catalog Page 14 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 2 Orinda Honig,Diana Being on the Measure X Committee would give me a way to put my values to action. As you can see from my resume, I have a longstanding commitment to social justice issues. I believe we all have an obligation to do what we can to care for others and bring about positive social change. These values stem in part from my faith, as an active member of the Jewish Reform movement. Our family joined Temple Isaiah in Lafayette when we moved to Orinda in 2011. Both my kids and I (as an adult) went through the Jewish education program and became B'nai Mitzvah. Throughout my years at Temple Isaiah, I have participated in the Values in Action program, assisting, for example, with the Winter Nights program that houses homeless families at the Temple, providing meals for local shelters, and helping new immigrants obtain furniture or other necessities. Before moving to Orinda, I lived in Oakland for 10 years and worked as a disability rights attorney for a statewide non-profit. I resigned when my now 14-year-old twins were born to care for them and my father, who had Alzheimerâ€™s Disease. Since then, I have found a variety of ways to be involved in my community both locally and nationally. For the 2020 Election, I worked the Election Protection Voting Hotline to provide urgent legal advice to early voting Texans. I also did GOTV work with the Commit 2 Flip Blue, Flip the Vote, and the Center for Common Ground Reclaim Our Vote postcard campaigns to send hundreds of postcards to Iowa and Georgia. Most recently, I worked as a Campaign Volunteer for Latika Malkaniâ€™s run for Orinda City Council. In addition to sharing many of my views, Latika would have been the first person of color on the Council if she had won. I also helped establish a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion parent group at Orinda Intermediate School where my daughter is a student. Working on the Measure X Committee would allow me to continue to do this important social justice work in alignment with my values. Being on the Measure X Committee would also enable me to continue to work to improve healthcare for Contra Costa residents most in need. After the 2016 election, I joined the Multi-Faith ACTION Coalition (MFAC) Health Care Task Force to advocate for maintaining the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and to ensure people keep their healthcare coverage. Working with the Task Force, I helped educate County residents about healthcare access and advocate to maintain and expand the ACA. I volunteered at ACA Town Halls with Congressman DeSaulnier and we held a Q&A session on understanding healthcare issues with Andy Slavitt, former Acting Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. More recently, I have been involved in the Task Forceâ€™s longstanding efforts to sustain the Contra Costa CARES program and ensure quality, affordable healthcare to all County residents, regardless of immigration status. County statistics clearly show that the Coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the existing inequities in peopleâ€™s ability to access healthcare. The County Please see my attached resume. I have the experience, knowledge, and skills to do an excellent job on the Measure X Committee. Working the last four years on the MFAC Health Care Task Force has given me some good insight into the healthcare needs of Contra Costa County residents. Although I am currently a member only of the Health Care Task Force, I am able and willing to sit in on the MFAC Steering Committee Meetings so that I can liaison with the Chairs from the other Task Force groups and get input from them for the Measure X Committee. MFAC has Task Force groups focused on Economic Justice, Housing and Shelter, Racial Justice, and Food Security. While working as a disability rights attorney, I also saw firsthand many of the issues low-income residents with disabilities face in accessing affordable, accessible housing, public benefits (including Medi-Cal), government services, businesses, education, employment, and even voting. I have a good working knowledge of many antidiscrimination laws and service systems, which would be helpful in brainstorming ways to address the unmet needs of Contra Costa residents. I also have extensive experience doing policy work on the state and national level as well as working on advisory committees and non-profit boards to develop programming and manage funding. Further, I have vast experience working collaboratively with a broad range of people, including traditionally underserved groups, such as people from the disability, BIPOC, monolingual, homeless, LGBTQI+, and rural communities. I have worked in a variety of roles to brainstorm practical solutions to complex problems through representing individuals directly, working in coalitions with community-based organizations, lobbying public officials, and collaborating with government officials. These skills would prove invaluable on the Measure X Committee. District 4 Concord Hudson,Michael I would like to make sure that the military veteran community benefits from the Measure X funding initiative. I served as a U.S. Marine for 25 years and continue to volunteer at home and in the workplace for the benefit of all Veterans. I believe that I can provide the Veteran perspective during meetings and hearings. I can also participate and lead planning activities leveraging years of experience and project management skills. Organizational leadership skills Data analysis Project Management, traditional and agile Please see the attached resume District 4 Walnut Creek Jacobsen,Sandra I am deeply committed to our community. Measure X will provide funding for a variety of programs across a spectrum of diverse interests. I have experience in multiple areas which I believe can provide a big picture approach to how this money will be allocated across our community amid potentially conflicting interests. I am a generalist with personal and professional experience in a variety of areas. Professionally I was a Project and Product Manager with responsibility for $200 million in sales and upwards of $50 million in profit. I understand budgeting. I also worked in regulatory affairs for nearly 15 years. I understand how government works. I am a mother of a child with a life long medical condition, the daughter of a mother who I watched slowly leave us as she battled Alzheimerâ€™s while I tried to provide her with a graceful passing. I understand how our health care works, or doesnâ€™t work so well, for those whose lifeâ€™s are tied directly to accessing solid, dependable health care. I support law enforcement and have been privileged to both ride along with the police and to visit our local jail as well as San Quentin. I have insights into both. I am a person focuses on the big picture yet throughly enjoy getting into the nitty, gritty details. I would be honored to be selected to be a part of implementing Measure X. District 3 Brentwood James,Concepcion I retired from Contra Costa Health Services two years ago where I served as the Health Equity Manager for Hospital and Health Centers. I am an active member of United Latino Voices and I am a board member of Contra Costa Crisis. I have a great interest in seeing that the equity lens be applied to Measure X funding to support equitable outcomes for the most vulnerable. See resume District 1 Richmond Jenssen,Zachary I am a Richmond resident. I have worked in emergency medical services for over 15 years. I worked as a firefighter in Richmond for 10 years and as a paramedic for AMR in Richmond for 7 years. I currently work for the Berkeley Fire Department, which includes time spent there as a single-resource Mobile Integrated Paramedic. I believe in providing improved preventative health and health equity in Richmond. As a medical provider, I experienced the impact of the Doctors Hospital closure and saw its impact on the community. I believe in a integrated approach to health that includes all patients stakeholders, and organizations. I have over 15 years of prehospital EMS experience as a provider, including over a decade in Richmond. Please see resume for rest of experience. Page 15 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 3 Brentwood Jones,Mark As a life long Contra Costa resident and a former 10 year employee with the county in health services, I know the importance Measure X tax dollars will play into the future of the services provided by the county to the underserved and under privileged. I wish to serve on this committee as I've seen first hand where the county has fallen short, and where it's had it's greatest successes. Knowledgeable and up to date on the goings on in Contra Costa County. Ability to collaborate in a committee setting without compromising values. Determination in assuring Measure X dollars are appropriated correctly and as intended. District 4 Concord Kaushal,Ajit I have been serving on this board and serve as chair few Year. I have been elected on Cal Capa after years of hard work to represent Contra Costa County probably the first one serve since establishment of Community Action Agency. Management District 3 Brentwood Kellogg,Benjamin I am very interested in measure x funding for the eccfpd. I ran in 2020 for eccfpd board of directors but was unsuccessful. I have a background in public safety with several certifications Ran for fire board in 2020. Several industry certifications as well as advocating for fire funding at a municipal level. District 1 El Cerrito Kiefer,Chris As a long term activist for social justice and health care, I have served on several local boards, currently the board of Lifelong Medical Care (President from about 1998 - 2002). In 1990, I received the UCSF Chancellor's Award for Public Service, and have also gotten awards from other community organizaions. As a cultural anthropologist, I have studied community problems and published books on them. I feel I can serve as a useful liaison between community organizations and individuals. See above. District 1 Richmond Koehler,Tim As a member of the community I think my experience and expertise with homelessness and housing can help.Have worked in Affordable housing for over 10 years. Experience in homelessness, shelter systems, and social services. District 3 Brentwood Kralj,Danielle I care for Brentwood and am interested in getting involved.See Resume District 2 Walnut Creek Kuempel,Erika As a parent of young children in Contra Costa County, I'm interested in seeing these funds used to support policies and strategic investment that can support the health, development, and well-being of children, particularly as it relates to supporting the whole family. We must ensure that children in our county grow up with access to basic needs (food, housing, diapers, infant formula, etc.) and that parents/caregivers and the child care workforce are also supported to provide the family, community, and educational conditions that children need to thrive. Child care and preschool are anti-poverty tools that allow parents/caregivers to participate in work and school, opening pathways to economic advancement, and they also help prepare children for kindergarten, a key milestone in their educational and long-term trajectories. Early care and education (ECE) providers perform important work and have proven to be the workforce behind the workforce, allowing businesses to open and parents to work. We must push for this field to be better recognized and provide coaching, training, wage supports (many child care providers are considered low-income) to improve (ECE) quality and draw people to the field. I have been an advocate for young children, birth to age five, since I began my career in children's health more than 10 years ago. Since then, my professional experience has crossed the fields of communications, mental health, global/public health, and public policy/advocacy. With each experience, I have built on my knowledge of the conditions that children need to thrive, centering this perspective on equity and ways public funds can be used most strategically to leverage opportunities at the local, state, and federal level and in partnership with business and philanthropy. Most recently in my communications role at First 5 Alameda County, I have gained insight into the strategy involved with funding decisions to maximize impact during the COVID-19 response. First 5 AC established a $10 million Community Resilience Fund (www.first5alameda.org/community-resilience-fund) that provided crucial support to all levels of the early childhood system, including community-based organizations, school districts, and child care providers. Our agency is also slated to be the child care administrator of ~$150 million in funds from Measure C: Children's Health and Child Care Initiative for Alameda County. Similarly, my involvement through this process has provided me with important insight into public policy and administrative processes required for effective stewardship of public funds. Please see my LinkedIn profile for additional information about my professional background: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikakuempel/. District 5 Pacheco Lavender,Lindy I would appreciate the opportunity to represent local businesses and policy organizations on the Measure X Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee). As the Policy Director for the East Bay Leadership Council (EBLC), I am well-versed in the issues facing the countyâ€™s local business community and would be an enthusiastic representative of their diverse perspectives. The EBLC advocates for issues related to health, education, and housing and I feel confident I would be able to contribute to fruitful and productive discussions that result in recommendations to the Board of Supervisors to better meet the needs of our community. I am also knowledgeable about local economic development efforts and passionate about the importance of economic mobility, which may be a unique perspective. Much of my work as the EBLC Policy Director requires me to track legislation, budgets and regional initiatives and I would bring this awareness to the Advisory Committee in hopes of helping the group identify how their priorities might tie into regional and/or state work. I have been involved in the Measure X effort since its inception and would be grateful to continue this work as a member of the Advisory Committee. I have extensive experience within the public sector and as staff to an economic development non-profit. I am very aware of our county departments and have spent the majority of my career thinking about the needs of the Contra Costa community. I have also managed the Contra Costa Economic Partnershipâ€™s work on equitable economic recovery, which has included extensive research on effective economic strategies for displaced workers, coordination of a task force to advise on strategies and the implementation of those strategies. I have also learned a great deal about Contra Costa County's housing needs both through the work of the East Bay Leadership Council and on the Council on Homelessness. Page 16 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 1 El Sobrante Lee,Armond Born and raised in Richmond, California, I deeply understand and have witnessed how laws and policies have impacted my community. As an African American Studies and Sociology major, I have found the theory and language to describe the social and political phenomena that has caused great harm. I believe in the application of theory, therefore practice is imperative to the work I do as a sociologist in order to remedy policy issues. Not only do I possess the knowledge, I have great passion for my community, I work well with others and most importantly I know how to get things done. Serving on the Measure X Community Advisory Board will allow me to use my voice to speak on the behalf of District 1 and to make decisions that will ultimately decimate funds to help provide adequate resources to Richmond, a town that has historically been overlooked. See resume. District 3 Antioch Lefrancois,Odessa As active duty member of the armed force, I was responsible for complex military budget spending to include contract negotiations and operational needs of new system producing positive returns. I have also managed budget operations for two non-profit organizations producing positive fiscal results for each of them. I have worked in the medical field in multiples capacities for over twenty-fives years. One of the area that this measure will be addressing is the Health Services budget. My experience in this area would be a valuable resource to this Board appointment. District 5 Martinez Lemus,Gabriel My professional career has been dedicated to the prioritization and recommendation of social services and other activities to some of the most vulnerable populations throughout Contra Costa County. My work as an administrator of federal funds for the County has provided me the opportunities to forge partnerships with various community-based organizations and public entities, including services provided by County departments and employees, to assist with the provision of critical and essential services for various low-income populations and neighborhoods within the County. The Measure X funds provides the County an opportunity to not only strengthen existing services, but the possibility of creating new services for County residents, especially for those who lack the resources to seek them elsewhere. My professional career has been dedicated to the prioritization and recommendation of social services and other activities to some of the most vulnerable populations throughout Contra Costa County. My work as an administrator of federal funds for the County has provided me the opportunities to forge partnerships with various community-based organizations and public entities, including services provided by County departments and employees, to assist with the provision of critical and essential services for various low-income populations and neighborhoods within the County. Attached is my resume with more details of my qualifications. District 1 Kensington Libenson,Ross To give back to the community by participating.Able to engage in critical thinking and expression with empathy. Out of County Vallejo MacDonald,David I have worked at Contra Costa County in Health Services for over 30 years. I have also been involved with community services organizations. I have long term working relationships with County administrators from middle management to the BOS. I have a deep appreciation for frontline workers across labor units and how their work adds to the quality of our system and the services that it provides. I also serve on the retirement board of CCCERA and have experience with finances and governance. I believe I can bring a meaningful perspective, based on my work and experiences at the County, to the advisory board. As mentioned above. District 3 Brentwood Maloney,Brian This is a newly formed board for Measure X. I am applying to respectfully represent my community and have a voice within the Measure X board. Diversity and various representation from throughout the county is important and I seek a voice in this process. I reside in Brentwood and I have been a government employee with 20 years of public safety experience in the City of Hayward. I understand budgeting, funding, various grant projects, and dispersing funds to various areas of need. I am a supervisor and I lead a motivated team. I work well in a team environment and I'm looking forward the opportunity to serve my community in this capacity. District 3 Discovery Bay Mattison,Jim I am the President of the Discovery Bay Community Foundation and I am very active with our community and schools regarding many different programs including Mental Heath and Active shooter programs. I am on a committee working with ECCFPD regarding funding and our town needs here in DB. I work directly with the Dept of Boating and Waterways and the Central Valley Water Board to help with our aquatic weed problem and Algae problems in DB and have been on the Town BOD plus many other boards and committees. I would love to be a part of making good decisions as to where these funds may go with the many needs we have. I have lived in DB for 24 yrs and am familiar with a number of concerns we have in our county. Page 17 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 5 Rodeo Medley,Gregory In a region of great wealth, thousands of families in Contra Costa still struggle to make ends meet. Because of the high cost of living, a family of four in our County needs to bring in more than $72,000 per year just to afford basic needs such as housing, food and childcare. Measure X, will bring in an estimated $100 million per year to Contra Costa to fund much- needed services to help residents thrive. Community input into how to invest these funds is vitally important to this process. Raised in Richmond, Gregory has always had a heart for and been active in his community. In 2014, he started Bethel Community Service (BCS), an affiliate of Bethel Church in Richmond, where he is the Executive Director. BCS is a grassroots organization committed to providing young people STEM knowledge and skills required for success in education, work, their daily lives and encourages them to pursue STEM careers and degrees. BCS has cultivated partnerships with numerous organizations, such as the RYSE Youth Center and Codefu, to implement programs that engage youth in STEM projects ranging from fun science projects, coding, and website development. Additionally, in his capacity as BCS Executive Director, Gregory has served on the planning committees for the Northern California Summit on Children and Youth and the summit "Bridging the STEM Diversity GAP". Gregory is the Senior Stock Clerk at C&H Sugar where he has been employed and a member of the International Longshoremen and Warehouse Union (ILWU) for over 40 years. Gregory is active in Richmond's faith community and has been a member of Bethel Church for 20 years, serves as a deacon, and has served as a member of their executive board. District 1 Richmond Mignone,Jan West County and the City of Richmond, especially are in need of these funds to help with the homelessness and mental health issues. I feel I need to speak out at the County level to see what we can bring to West County and the City of Richmond. I was born and raised in Richmond and have been a volunteer in the City of Richmond for many years. I work full time as the Office Manager for UC Press and Out of County Benicia Moore,Mariana Measure X provides a substantial and flexible new funding source to address gaps in county needs and services. The creation of the Community Advisory Board, and the Supervisors' direction to have the Advisory Board oversee the creation of an annual county needs assessment, represent a bold new approach to community-centered budgeting in Contra Costa. I am excited about this new model, and about the potential for Measure X funds to improve the lives, health, and economic well-being of county residents who can most benefit from county- and community-provided services and supports. I worked with many others to develop the initial Needs Assessment and ensure that Measure X was successfully passed by voters last November. I would love to continue to collaborate with county leaders and workers, residents, community organizations, and other stakeholders to develop recommendations for the Board of Supervisors on how Measure X funds can be invested for the greatest community benefit and impact. As co-chair of the Sales Tax Working Group (appointed by the Board of Supervisors Finance Committee), I led a committed and diverse group of stakeholders -- including community organizations, labor representatives, community members, advocates, health care providers, private sector business leaders, regional policy organizations, housing providers, etc. -- through a complex and successful process to produce a countywide Needs Assessment. The Needs Assessment, in turn, became the basis for the successful Measure X campaign, for which I served on the core planning team. If selected to serve on the Community Advisory Board, I will bring a deep understanding of the history and intentions of the Measure X effort. Having recently served on the 2020 Census Steering Committee (and previously on other advisory bodies), I understand how county advisory bodies operate. During my 15+ years of policy work in the county, I have acquired a deep knowledge of various county systems and departments, particularly in relation to safety net services, housing, and health care. I enjoy strong working relationships with county leaders, advocates, service providers, and resident leaders, and have built a reputation as a trusted advisor and bridge-builder. I have formal training as a group process facilitator and systems coach, and have worked as a consultant and advisor for numerous public systems, community organizations, initiatives, and coalitions. My diverse experiences and expertise are ideally suited to the Measure X Community Advisory Board. District 2 Orinda Murphy,Terry To represent the best interests of veterans and my community and to assure the public that their funds are being spent wisely. See above. Owned and operated a licensed general contracting business for 35 years. Consultant on development and construction matters. Qualified in several Counties Superior Courts as an expert witness. Licensed as a Real Estate agent since 1980 District 1 San Pablo Myers,Peter This is a crucial moment to make sure Measure X funds are used to fill the gaps exposed in County funds by the Covid pandemic, while also being able to look forward and anticipate the County's future needs. Because of my variety of experience working with different types of local governments and their many services, I am able to listen to and analyze the relative merits of various County programs. I am someone with the background to understand staff reports as they're presented to the Community Advisory Board, and I am a collaborator and team player who will work to build consensus on the Advisory Board so that our recommendations are clear and helpful. For the past five years, I have helped school boards, cities, counties and other local governments place policy decisions and revenue measures before their voters. This has made me knowledgeable about the various funding methods possible and the valid uses of funds, for example with a county sales tax. My career in non-profit and development work has made me familiar with a wide variety of local, state and federal programs regarding housing, homelessness, education, transportation, re-entry and rehabilitation, youth services, libraries and public safety. I have run my own small non-profit, and have studied transportation policy, urban planning policy, education policy and economics at a graduate student level. Page 18 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 4 Concord Nixon,Peter I have a deep interest in how Contra Costa County can more effectively serve and support those who have not always shared in the growing prosperity of our region. Rising housing costs, a fragmented health care system (particularly with respect to mental health and addiction care treatment), difficulties in making the school-to-work transition and other challenges are making it harder for poor and working-class families to thrive here. I think Measure X--while not a complete solution--can certainly make an important contribution to addressing these challenges. I am interested in bringing the perspective of a â€œfaith leaderâ€• to the Advisory Board. I am an ordained Roman Catholic deacon, currently serving at Saint Bonaventure Catholic Church in Concord. As noted in the section on volunteer activity, my parish work has historically focused on prison ministry and educational work around Catholic Social Teaching. I do, however, bring other forms of expertise and experience that may be useful in this work. Professionally, I have more than 20 years of experience in health care and currently serve as the Senior Director for Mental Health and Wellness in Kaiser Permanenteâ€™s national office in Oakland. Prior to joining KP, I spent several years working in Government Affairs for the Service Employees International Union, where I developed expertise in a wide range of issues related to the challenges faced by working families. I hold a Mastersâ€™ Degree in Public Policy from Georgetown University. More information on these aspects of my background can be found on the attached resume. District 1 El Cerrito Oesterle,Adam I would like to serve on this board because as a physician, I am interested in improving public health options on Contra Costa County - especially during the pandemic. I have also worked providing healthcare to the homeless in the SF bay area and would like to advocate for using some of the funds for improving the homeless situation. I am an academic physician who has volunteered and worked with the homeless and has an interest in public health. District 2 Alamo Pandell,Jerome I mostly am interested in serving on the Measure X Community Advisory Board, although the Public Law Library Board of Trustees also would interest me given my background and experience as an attorney. I recently completed my final term on the San Ramon Valley Unified School District Facilities Oversight & Advisory Committee, of which I served as chair from 2017 to 2020 after being appointed in 2015. Appointed Volunteer Member, Facilities Oversight & Advisory Committee FOR $260,000,000 facilities bond, in January 2015 by SRVUSD Board of Education. Elected Chair of Committee in January 2017. District 1 Richmond Pastrano,Edith I would like to serve on this board and believe I am qualified. I am a long time Richmond resident and have worked for the last 7 years as a community organizer with the community group ACCE (Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment). I worked hard to pass Measure X in the recent election. In my work as an organizer, I helped lead a phone bank and got more than 3,000 Contra Costa voters to commit to vote for Measure X. Over the last year we also advocated for housing justice and the passage of a countywide moratorium on evictions. I have also been working regionally and as part of the statewide Housing Now coalition to pass SB 91 to cancel rent for struggling tenants in California during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In my work with ACCE (Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment), we have for the last 6 years been part of the One Contra Costa coalition and were one of the main groups who pushed the county to enact Contra Costa CARES, the health care coverage program that covers more than 4,200 undocumented adults in our county. We are also a part of the Contra Costa Racial Justice Coalition and in the city of Richmond we are part of the Reimaging Public Safety community working group. We are also part of the Lift Up Contra Costa coalition. As such, over the last 3 years we have worked on issues related to the County Budget in particular to increase services for mental health services, substance abuse treatment and housing programs. Recently we advocated for Community oversight of Measure X funds at the Board of Supervisors. As someone who lives and works in District 1 of Contra Costa, I believe my experience, skills, and outlook make me a great fit for this position. Edith Pastrano Lead Organizer ACCE (Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment) I am a Bi-lingual English and Spanish speaker, I live and work in Richmond and have helped organize chapters of ACCE leaders across the county to fight for tenant rights, healthcare, budget justice as a racial and economic issue. Led efforts in organizing on the ground and via ZOOM around various community concerns of inequity and racial justice. I work well with others. District 2 Lafayette Pigeon,Willaim To serve on Contra Costa County Measure X Advisory Board in an effort to provide strong technical and public safety background to the Board. I have over 22 years of public safety experience throughout California most recently within Contra Costa County. I have over 22 years of public safety experience with previous employment with Contra Costa County Fire Protection District as an Assistant Fire Chief. During my 15 years of employment with CCCFPD, I have worked in various aspects of the County as a Firefighter, Fire Engineer, Fire Captain, Communications Center Manager, Flight Rescue Fire Captain, and Assistant Fire Chief. This experience brought me great first hand knowledge of understanding the risks that the County faces in devastating emergency incidents including mutual aid, communications, staffing, and interoperability. I also have previously served as Trustee on Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association serving as a fidiciuary of a 8+ Billion Pension System. I am a resident of Lafayette and interested in providing strong public safety and technical knowledge to the Board. Page 19 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 1 Richmond Povlsen,Niels As along time (33 years) Richmond Resident it is important to me that precious resources are used wisely. Housing, transportation and healthcare for the underserved are important for the vitality of a community. I'm currently employed by Old Republic Title Company where my primary clients are the major Bay Area affordable housing developers. Many hve been clients for 20 years and longer. I also work closely with a number of Bay Area cities on real estate matters. Cities include: City of Richmond, City of El Cerrito and the City of Oakland. I've worked in the title industry for over 45 years, almost 13 years with Old Republic Title. District 4 Concord Quesada Jenkins, Sharon I was born and raised in this community and I have a long family history in the City of Concord. Working in healthcare, it is inherent for us to care and also to hold each other accountable. I care about Concord and the families and businesses that are here and welcome those that would like to join our Community. see resume District 1 El Sobrante Ramos,Richard I have an extensive background as an educator and public service community advocate. I have served as a Richmond Police commission for over 7 years in the city of Richmond, worked as a professor of Criminal Justice at both Contra Costa College and Cal State East bay and more recently as the Dean of Allied Health and Public Safety at Merritt College in Oakland. I am a member of the west county democratic club and serve as a member of the LatinX for inclusion group in West Contra Costa County. My experience in community policing, allied health, job training and educational and public service inclusion and equity initiatives provides me a unique insight that will support this committee. I have access to data that can help provide guidance for this committee. As a life long West county resident or Richmond/El Sobrante I want to serve my community. I just recently retired and have time to pursue this endeavor. Please see my resume District 5 Hercules Richards,Gerald I have long experience working with older adults. I believe I have a good knowledge of the needs and requirements of the older adults of the county. As a licensed California Attorney, I believe I can represent the interests of older adults with sufficient knowledge and passion to assure that their interests are taken into account. I served 13 years in the US Army, resigning as a Major in 1967. I worked at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from 1967 until 1973 and from 1979 until 1993. I was initially employed as a physicist and after law school, a couple of years of private law practice, and a year as Associate Director of the San Jose State University Computer Center, I returned to the Livermore Laboratory. I spent six months as a physicist, a year with an energy research group, and a year as a manager of a new Technology Transfer Group. From 1982 until 1993 I worked as an Assistant Laboratory Council. I retired from the University of California, which operated the Livermore Laboratory, in 1993 and I have been volunteering ever since District 1 Richmond Robinson,Willie To help ensure diversity, inclusion and equity from the West County Communities. Recognizing that representation on County Commissions are not usually represented. My professional background as an engineering and construction project manager, coupled with my years of experience as a community advocate, provides me with a unique perspective for representing my community. District 3 Byron Robinson,Brianna I have lived in District 3 since I moved to Northern California in 2006. I care about this community and about how this new measure is allocated. I also work at a non-profit in District 5 and have so since 2006. I feel like I have a strong understanding of where members of our community are struggling and where we are strong. Measure X is a great opportunity to provide additional support to our community. However, I am aware that the language was vague without concretely identifying how the money is allocated. I would like to be part of that decision making process. I have lived and worked in Contra Costa County since 2016. I believe I have a good combination of education and experience outside the area and a wealth of experience within the service areaa on which to draw opinions and insights. I have committed my professional life to serving others, especially those historically underserved. I would like to bring my knowledge and my passion to this committee. District 4 Concord Rogers,Alexis This sounds like a great opportunity to participate in local government in a way that feels meaningful for me and my community. I hope to be a voice for Early Childhood Educators, mothers, and citizens of Concord. I have served on the board for the non-profit Parent Faculty and Community club at Holbrook Language Academy for 4 years. One of those years I served as President. District 3 Oakley Romick,Kevin With my experience I think I could provide valuable input for spending priorities of Measure X I have a great deal of experience on issue related to Contra Costa District 5 Pinole Saidi,Ali I was on the Measure X needs assessment committee and I was involved in the campaign to pass the measure. As an immigrant in Contra Costa, and as someone who is deeply involved in the immigrant rights and immigrant services landscape in the County, I think it is important to ensure that safety net services for our most marginalized community members, including immigrant families, are evaluated with equity and budget justice in mind. I have served the residents of Contra Costa county for over 20 years providing indigent legal defense services in both criminal and immigration courts. I am a Deputy Public Defender and the Director of the County's Stand Together Contra Costa program. I am also familiar with the labor relations landscape of Contra Costa county through my role as President of the Contra Costa Defender Association. I am one of the founding members of the Contra Costa Immigrant Rights Alliance and I am very connected to community-based systems change work throughout Contra Costa County. I believe in the importance of working together to reach mutual understanding so that we can continue to transform our county into a place where our entire community can thrive based on principles of equity, compassion, and justice. Page 20 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 3 Brentwood Santamorena,Thomas I would like to serve my community by providing input, guidance and recommendations to the board on how to administer Measure X, a countrywide half-cent sales tax increase passed in November to raise at least $81 million annually over 20 years, beginning April 1. I have been involved in community service activities for many years in the communities in which I have resided District 1 Richmond Saunders,Demetria I would like to support the appropriate allocation of funds to my community.Please review resume. District 1 El Sobrante Shaheed,Janine I grew up in North Richmond. I have 25 years of experience as an Community Events Specialist organizing City-Wide Events, Teen/Youth Supervisor, Cheerleading Head Coach, Dance Instructor, Theatre Productions, Compliance, established a 501-C3 for Youth/Teen, coordinated Senior Programs. I have much more to share however, you can see my heart and purpose is to have a voice in regards to making sure all of the above receive services from the Measure X. I have over 25 years of experience working in the community. I have 14 years working for the City of Hercules, as a Community Events Specialist, Teen Supervisor, Teen/Youth Coordinator, Senior Citizen Coordinator, and City-Wide Event Coordinator for the City of Hercules. I currently work as the Senior Resident Services Coordinator for Community Housing Development Corporation, in North Richmond. My father was a pillar of the community of North Richmond. We served the community by operating the 4 Barbershop in north Richmond, we built a church, owners of North Richmond Liquor and Grocery Store. I have lived on the South Side of Richmond, Central Richmond and North Richmond. I formed the first 501-C3 Non-Profit Youth/Teen Governing Body for the City of Hercules Youth/Teens, population. I have spoken an addressed many focused concerns before the City Council. I have served every demographic in my professional career. I have lived to see the needs in our Communities, at this moment in time. It would be a honor to help provide input for services for our communities. District 5 Martinez Sherman,Jennifer I have a strong interest in public health and equity and want to take an active role in helping to shape the community on a broader scale than what I have done. I have aging parents in the community, as well as an Autistic son of elementary age, and a daughter attending high school. I have been a nurse in this county for 17 years and have seen the struggles of people who are unable to access the system in various ways and it actually motivated me to go back to school for my MPH. I also have a passion for Emergency Preparedness and was actively involved in EP roles in the hospital in which I worked, making county contacts for how we would evacuate a NICU. In my MPH work I became very involved in work supporting and working for health equity, and I believe that, while a white woman myself, I have a good perspective theoretically of the barriers to health faced by my non-white peers, although in no way do I believe I can speak for them. And, finally, I have struggled myself to get my son the resources he needs, and I continue to struggle with it to this day. I find that I am a resourced woman who has full health insurance and I actually work in the system I am trying to navigate, and I still find it nearly impossible to get some of the things my son desperately needs, because either they are too expensive or they just don't exist, and the ones that do exist for reasonable prices are very hard to find. I can only imagine how hard it is to navigate this same system for people who do not have the resources and support systems that I do. I want to help and I have a lot of ideas and experience. For the experiences I don't have, I believe myself to be a great listener and to take all perspectives well. Resume below. Many personal reasons and ways that I have accessed the system personally and helped patients do the same, as noted above. Thank you. District 1 Richmond Shields,Audrey I GREW UP IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. MUCH OF MY FAMILY LIVES HERE IN WEST CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. I CARE ABOUT MY COMMUNITY AND ITS NEEDS. I HAVE PRACTICED LAW AS A SOLE PRACTITIONER IN RICHMOND AND EL CERRITO FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS AND I STRONGLY DESIRE TO SEE IMPORVEMENT INTHE CITY AND COUNTY AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEE BETTER OPPORTUNITIES, PARTICURLY FOR BLACK CITIZENS. I PRESENTLY SERVE ON THE RICHMOND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND I WORK WITH THE NAACP YOUTH COUNCIL AS ITS ACT-SO CHAIR. I HAVE WORKED WITH THE OAKLAND AND RICHMOND NAACP FOR THE PAST 25 YEARS. I AM ENERJETIC AND READY TO WORK! I AM A LAWYER LICENSED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA; I HAVE BEEN IN PRACTICE FOR OVER 35 YEARS; I HAVE BEEN ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY. District 2 Danville Shires,Rhiannon I am very interested in playing a role in how the expenditure of money for this measure is utilized.I am a Clinical Psychologist who has been in practice in Contra Costa County since 1988. I have worked with a diverse population in many settings. I did my pre-doctorate for Behavioral Health Services through Contra Costa County Health Services. District 1 El Sobrante Short, Jerry Having been a part of Measure X since itâ€™s conception to the campaign and beyond, I would like to continue to affirm that these monies go were appropriate for public health, Fire and EMS See above Page 21 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 2 San Ramon Singh,Yuvraj I love my city & county and want to serve. I've experience in managing a large project (a book in my case) and have a deep love for the arts; I chose these two & the Measure X Community Advisory Board and the Arts & Culture Commission because I felt my voice and ability would be of most use here. I recently finished editing a book, My Fellow Americans, which compiles the inaugural addresses of every president and couples it with an essay from 63 leading historians, scholars, and biographers of a president or their era. Contributors have been New York Times Bestsellers, Pulitzer Prize winners, Bancroft Prize winners, and National Book Award winners. I coordinated across 63 different people for an entire year in order to complete the book (I was the sole editor). It required me to make several assessments on length, tone, theme, and workability across more than 5 dozen essays. I had to decide what was important, what to cut out, and what to touch upon. The result was a near-700 page ebook. District 4 Walnut Creek Sly,Larry I believe my professional background working with community based organizations would be an important perspective to include as the Measure X committee does its work. It is important to those who voted for this tax that the funds raised be used in a transparent manner. I recently retired from a 45 year career with the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. I grew the organization from two employees distributing 30,000 pounds of food to an organization with over 80 employees that distributed over 24 million pounds of food a year. I understand the needs of the community and recognize that difficult decisions will need to be made in order to effectively use the revenue voters authorized. District 1 Richmond Small,Deborah I want to make sure revenue from Measure X will be used to allocate more resources to education and human services to support our communities, especially those most vulnerable and in need. See resume attached. District 1 Richmond Smith,Frances Co Co County is facing huge problems. I have served on many boards and Commissions in both Contra Costa and Yolo Counties. I have learned how to participate as part of a team and would like to serve on this one. Managed day to day operation of agency which referred home care providers to seniors and people with disabilities who need support to live independently, Supervised five Registry specialists, organized monthly sessions for home care providers and recipients, prepared monthly outcome reports. District 4 Walnut Creek Stafford Jones,Melissa I grew up in Contra Costa County and my husband and I have raised our two children, now in college and high school, in Contra Costa County. My first professional job almost thirty years ago was at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. I'm deeply committed to our county and to it being a place that all residents and families can thrive. I have worked at the local, state and national levels to improve health and opportunity for all people to reach their full potential, particularly those living in the most underserved communities and that face structural barriers to opportunity. I believe that Measure X provides an opportunity to make critical investments in our shared community so that we can build a stronger framework for the long-term that supports health, well-being, thriving children and families, a strong safety net, economic opportunity, and equity, all aimed toward continued and increased vibrancy and justice in Contra Costa County. I'm a public policy leader with experience at the local, state, and federal levels working on a wide range of health, human services and safety net issues relevant to the work of the Measure X Community Advisory Board including health care coverage and access for low-income diverse populations, public hospital and health care delivery systems, early childhood development, housing and homelessness, food security, public health, and increasing economic opportunity for low- income individuals and families. I have a long track record of leading and working effectively in situations with a wide- range of stakeholders with diverse perspectives and the capacity to build respectful, collaborative relationships to develop and advance needed change toward the achievement of challenging and impactful goals. I have lived most of my life in Contra Costa County and have had the opportunity to work locally, long ago in county government and more recently in philanthropy working with local government, community and nonprofit leaders and stakeholders. I am deeply committed to our county, have knowledge and understanding of a wide range of local issues and the various contexts and sub-regions of the county, and would be honored to serve on the Measure X Community Advisory Board. District 1 Richmond Stern-Banks,Lones As a lifelong resident of Richmond and having served in a number of volunteer roles, I am keenly aware of the issues facing West Contra Costa. It is my belief that I can provide an informed and wholesome contribution to the process of prioritizing the goals of Measure X. Risk Manager for The City of Richmond Risk Manager for Alameda County Schools Insurance Group District 5 Pittsburg Stewart,Michelle I have been an advocate for children, education and seniors. Now, I would like to be an advocate for my community. I am a 51-year resident of Pittsburg; I grew up here. A lot has changed in the years since my family moved to Pittsburg (from Richmond) in 1971. The cultural diversity in East Contra Costa - particularly in Antioch and Far East County - has increased significantly, but the systems in place to serve these populations remain unchanged. I have also seen significant occurrences of homelessness, mental health issues and substance use disorders in this area. Previously, there have been opportunities to bring financial resources to bear on these issues, but somehow funders' stipulations for securing the funds weren't met; thus, the financial opportunity went away. I would like to see that not happen again. I realize that there are no guarantees when it comes to addressing the issues homelessness, etc. But I do know that if one isn't - if I'm not at the table for the discussion, they are that much less likely to be discussed as possibilities. Awareness of the issues - particularly East Contra Costa. Pride in this community coupled with a strong desire to contribute. Thirty plus years of employment with community based programs serving Contra Costa County. Page 22 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 5 Crockett Sutton,Emma This board will be a key component in helping guide the county in the coming years. I would like to be part of the process of helping make difficult but necessary decisions regarding priorities. I believe I am able to listen objectively to input and make decisions that take the whole community into consideration. I have been a resident of Crockett for 25+ years, and am deeply committed to community service. I have served on a number of different boards and committees, including running for (and winning a seat on) the Crockett Community Services District board. I have a proven track record of being willing to attend meetings, make decisions, and do the sometimes difficult work of balancing different needs and demands. My professional life as a partner in a small business has helped enormously. While I currently focus on HR, I have been involved in all areas of running a business from operations to finance. I am familiar with financial statements and reports, as well as HR law and compliance. I am accustomed to working within both Federal and State guidelines to assure legal compliance. And (my personal favorite), I run very efficient meetings that stick to the agenda, both at work and in my volunteer capacity. My soft skills include courtesy, diplomacy, and good listening. I am told that I am extremely fair, and able to look at big picture and long term implications of decisions. If selected for the committee, I will be reliable, openminded, and fair. I believe I would be a great asset to the Measure X advisory committee District 5 Pittsburg Suzuki,Eisho As a life long Contra Costa County resident I have grown up here, work here, and continue to raise my family in this great county. I have seen many great changes and growth occur in this community over the years and I think the funds generated through measure X is an amazing opportunity to be able to continue that positive grown and strengthen this community. I want to serve on the advisory board because I want to help to ensure that these funds are used to their greatest possible potential. I have volunteered in many capacities within our community and have lived here my whole life. I have been working as a Firefighter all over this county for nearly 10 years and know it very well. As a front line first responder I think I can provide a unique and valuable perspective in the challenge to determine how to allocate measure X funds. District 3 Brentwood Swisher,Brian Interested in having a voice in how our sales tax revenue is spent and prioritizing the projects. IN the construction industry and was past Mayor of Brentwood so I understand both sides of the table on how to accomplish projects. 25 years of running a concrete contracting company in Antioch, 2 term Mayor for City of Brentwood. Many associations committees and positions. Out of County Fairfield Toth,Debbie I have been working with this Campaign since its inception through my work on the Budget Justice Coalition and as an advocate for elders through my work at Choice in Aging. As senior services were a priority area identified in the needs assessments, I would represent the senior population who rely on safety net services to continue living in their community. I have over 25 years of experience serving elders with a goal of providing them the support they need to live a life of dignity on their terms. Most recently, I have spent the last almost 19 years working for Choice in Aging, a 72 year-old nonprofit based in Contra Costa. We provide health and social services and specialize in serving frail elders who qualify for Medi-Cal, including serving multicultural refugee populations, elders with dementia, and their family caregivers. I think I have outlined my qualifications throughout this application, though am happy to provide a resume upon request. District 3 Antioch Trujillo,Sandro Myself and the non profit that I represent have been very active in our community and have seen all the needs that our community needs. I am well qualified for this position as I am very active in our community and have seen first hand the need in our city. I have been helping the homeless community since 2018. Page 23 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 5 Bay Point Tuipulotu,Jennifer Thank you for reviewing my application for the Measure X Community Advisory Board. I have been a resident for 31 years and am a homeowner in Bay Point. I started this application and realized i was writing my own autobiography painting a picture of my life in Contra Costa. Then i realized how many applications you are reviewing. So, Iâ€™ll have to wait and publish my autobiography later (smiling). I'll get straight to the point. I have worked for Contra Costa County for 2 years as a contract provider and 14 years permanent. I did not make it through college to obtain a degree. I was hired based off my lived experience as a former foster youth of 11 years and navigating behavioral health services for myself, as a parent of children, and now of a family member with a serious and persistent behavioral health condition. Please see my resume which outlines my work history. Through the years my partner and four sons and niece, benefited from valuable resources such as section 8, food stamps, Medi-Cal, CalWorks, supplemental food from agencies and faith-based organizations, at-risk perinatal services, special education, after school programs, domestic violence services and education, Child and Family Services, juvenile hall, jail, prison, many calls to law enforcement. We have received resources to pay PGE and many resources from the Bay Point clinic including toothbrushes, toothpaste and presents for our sons and niece when we couldn't afford them during the holidays. My family and i have been on a long journey of healing and have been in mental health and substance use recovery for 21 years, i volunteer packing and distributing food in my community and volunteer in a faith-based outreach ministry to unsheltered or at-risk individuals and families to help them wash their clothes, shower, and get a haircut. I would like to be a member of the board to continue to give back and serve Contra Costa and the people who live, work, and play here. I would like to be the voice, for the people who need and utilize the many services and supports that this newly created board will be discussing. I would also like to be on the board because i bring the lived experience of the many services and supports our county offers. I believe having a genuine voice who can provide perspective and speak up with kindness and without worrying about stigma will bring a level of authenticity and remind us why we are there. We all want to create and live a healthy and happy lifestyle in Contra Costa and i am ready to continue to give back, do some heavy lifting and be of service to our community. Thank you for your consideration it would be a privilege to serve. Please see my resume. Thank you. Out of County San Francisco Uscilka,Ali I am interested in serving on the Measure X Community Advisory Board because I am excited about this unprecedented opportunity to invest public funds in community priorities that can benefit Contra Costa residentsâ€™ health, well-being, and economic security. If selected, I will bring my professional experience and community relationships to the table in order to elevate the priorities and needs of young children and their families, who are currently facing obstacles to their optimal development. Through my participation in the Measure X Working Group, I am confident that the Community Advisory Boardâ€™s work can be grounded in shared values of prevention, equity, and integrity in order to make clear and impactful recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for funding priorities. I would welcome the opportunity to work with fellow CAB members, the Board of Supervisors, and other stakeholders to have a meaningful impact on residents' lives through the use of Measure X funds. My current role as Director of Healthy & Active Before 5 has provided me with several attributes which would serve me well as a Measure X Community Advisory Board member. I am familiar with the landscape of public and community- based service providers in Contra Costa. I have direct connection to families with young children, in particular low-income families in East, Central, and West Contra Costa. I regularly compile, analyze, and/or review qualitative and quantitative data and am familiar with the challenges and disparities that exist in the county. I lead a cross-sector collaborative organization, which enables me to be a voice that can represent the sectors of early childhood education, public health, health care, and local community-based organizations.While I have direct content expertise in early childhood development and public health, I hold a broad view of these issues and am able to consider priorities beyond those specific program areas. I truly believe that young children can benefit from a myriad of investments that could made with Measure X funds, and I am eager to lend my perspective and partnership. District 2 San Ramon Van Camp,John Looking for a way to serve my community with my expertise.TBD District 4 Pleasant Hill Vanhole,Norman Opportunity to engage with other members of community to advise the Board of Supervisors on specific community issues.Relevant experience of serving on many committees, commissions and related community issues of interest. District 4 Concord Walker,Pello I represent the perspectives of our community and as a past corporate executive and now a small business owner, a graduate of the Concord Leadership Course and the Citizens Police Academy I understand budgets, scarce resource allocation. As well, sit on two non-profit boards one that delivers services to at risk Seniors that allows them to stay in their homes and one that delivers Art's and Music to elementary schools. As well, as a Veteran I have been moved to serve my community in a variety of ways over the years. I live and own a business that is in District 4. I am qualified, have the temperament, business acumen, experience, am a good listener, passionate with a sense of urgency to make help and keep our community an amazing place to live. Please see attached business resume. Page 24 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. Out of County American Canyon Wall,Sandra I would like to serve on this particular Board as a 23 year employee with Contra Costa County (EHSD). I was born in Contra Costa County and love to be able to give back to the County that made me the person I am today. I also happen to be the Rank and File Chapter President for SEIU Local 1021 who represents all Eligibility Workers, Social Workers, and Medical Social Workers. I phone banked and campaigned for Measure X along with other Labor Unions to help the most vulnerable community in which we serve. I want to make sure that the Measure the constituents voted on goes to where the greatest difference can be made for all. The qualifications that I feel I would bring to this appointment is the ability to identify a problem and come up with solutions and ideas on how it could work for everyone. The ability to compromise when everyone isn't willing to see situations in the same light. I bring empathy and compassion as a single mother of three and the work I've done with the community for the last 23 years. I"m hoping that by the appointment to this Commission, I can have a voice to make a real difference. District 3 Brentwood Wallace,Susan Measure X was sold to Brentwood voters with the promise that a fair share of the funds raised would be allocated to alleviating our perpetual fire protection funding crisis. Brentwood and the surrounding communities did their part to get Measure X passed. Iâ€™d like to ensure that the promises made to voters are kept. I have been a stay at home mom since we returned to the US in 2002. Previously, I worked for STG Coopers and Lybrand Switzerland as a telecommunications strategy consultant in European, Middle Eastern and Caribbean markets as they were being deregulated. I also worked in telecommunications equipment sales for Siemens in Munich, Germany for Turkey and the Philippines.Having served as a Planning Commissioner for Brentwood, I understand the obligation to put the requirements of the office before personal goals or preferences. However, I firmly believe that Brentwood has been asked to provide park funding to the entire county through the inequities of Proposition 13. Now it is time for the county to provide the level of fire services to Brentwood that the rest of the county enjoys. I have the technical and financial skills required for the Measure X advisory position. I also read Measure X in its entirety on the ballot literature and was appalled at the difference between the text of the measure and what was sold to voters in campaign ads. Promises are not law, and promises are easy to forget. Brentwood deserves an advocate for the city's fire service needs. District 2 Lafayette Welch,Elaine Measure X is an opportunity for many advances in Contra Costa County. I want to be sure seniors are not forgotten. Seniors are often the low hanging fruit when it comes to funding for programs and services when budgetary cuts are necessary. Seniors are generally viewed in our society as less valuable than the younger population. They are seen as old and sick and using valuable resources that could be used by others who have more to contribute to society. I am living proof that aging is not an illness and many of us still have much to give if nothing more than our wisdom that can only come with age and experience. I am a voice for those who cannot speak up for themselves and their peers and my ego is in my pocket. I am an RN (specializing in geriatrics and rehab) with an MBA, who serves as the CEO of a nonprofit agency called Mobility Matters that provides mobility management services to every area of Contra Costa County as well as providing two free, door-through-door, one-on-one, escorted volunteer driver programs. I am also the founder and chair of the 9 county Bay Area group called VITAL (Volunteers in Transportation Advocacy Link) and former co chair /current member of VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters).as well as previously serving on Boards for senior and DD client programs. I am also a senior who is dedicating the rest of her life to helping prove aging is not an illness and that our elderly are valuable, productive members of our communities worth investing in! District 1 El Sobrante Williams Rockey, Ruth This may not be a unique advisory board, however it is a new board for CCCo at a time of change and growth. This opportunity represents many challenges and consequences for CCCo. Member of El Sobrante Rotary Club. Member Board then advisory Board Boys & Girls Club of CCCo. 54 Volunteer Solano/CCCo Senior Food Bank. Member El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce. 25+ year Teacher, Adult Ed, Starting A Small Business. Business Owner with husband, Mon Chef Fine Quality Food. District 1 Richmond Williams,Brenda (BK)I realize that we are spending now for our future. I work with community needs and I am aware that if our approach is comprehensive and expansion, weâ€™ll create the kinds of change needed. I love the fact that preventive care and affordable housing and support for early childhood (and education) as well as seniors and families are on the table. Itâ€™s change making at its finest. I am a banker and I have managed highly successful teams in Financial intelligence work. Iâ€™ve worked on diverse and effective teams as both lead and a member and I am driven to ensure high quality deliverables. I work collaboratively and continue to develop my leadership skills, my community involvement, and lend my support however I can to make this community one that I am proud to be a member of, and one that is working to leave our next generation an environment where thriving is the norm. I of course can provide a resume if that is needed. District 2 San Ramon Williams,Darnell I have an extension career background in affordable housing development and portfolio oversight. I was also born in raised into affordable housing on the south side of Chicago. I believe that my experiences will add value to this board. Not to mention, I am a current resident in San Ramon. I currently oversee Asset Management for one of California's largest non-profit affordable housing developer/owner/operator. I come with nearly 12 years of experience in real estate finance and oversight experience. Page 25 District City Last Name First Name Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or commission.Describe your qualifications for this appointment. District 4 Concord Wrixon,Ann I feel like I have both the professional experience as Executive Director of CASA of Contra Costa County, and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, as well as the temperment, easygoing and solution oriented, to be able to provide valuable input on this advisory board. I am the Executive Director of CASA of Contra Costa County working with foster youth in the County. Our foster youth are often the members of our community in the greatest need of mental health services. In addition, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a specialty in trauma-informed care. Perhaps my greatest asset, however, is that I am very open to hearing varied points of views, and trying to work out the best solution for everyone. I am easygoing, and enjoy working in groups. District 3 Antioch Y,Gigi I have been a home owner and tax payer in Contra Costa County since May 2002 and have a vested interest in ensuring the funds raised from this sales tax are allocated in a manner consistent with reimagining public safety and improving health outcomes for all. I have a keen understanding of how appropriately utilizing these new financial resources, through cost effective methods with community input can result in a better quality of life that could allow for more economic opportunities for all residents. I understand that when services and programs are not made available where they are most needed it results in greater cost down the line for all. I think we have an obligation to wisely use these additional dollars to address long standing inequities that put a drain on our system. I want to work with individuals who love this county as much as I do to create a county that meets the needs of all by prioritizing and redefining safety while promoting community and belonging for all citizens. I want to share my ideas around key resources we can use to promote equity and reduce disparities as well as other financial skills I possess. I have through other experiences in other jurisdictions offered innovative ideas on utilizing these additional tax dollars to leverage other opportunities. Possibly leveraging the funding by promoting matching opportunities and creating growth and sustainability for some of our struggling social services. I want to add value to discussions regarding addressing disparities for our most under resourced ethnic and cultural communities. I want to identify strength based fair and equitable approaches that allow business owners to rebuild what was lost during this pandemic. I served as Program Specialist/ Contract Monitor for Alameda County BHCS, responsible for over $35 million of contracts with community based organizations. I owned a successful restaurant in Brentwood CA. I successfully manage a non profit that has generated over $1 million annually since I took on the role of Executive Director. District 5 Pinole Yim,Dominy I voted for Measure X with the hope that the funds go to the areas to be assessed. I am a 30 year old Cambodian American who has moved 11 times and have settled in Pinole for the past 13 or so years? Moving so much while so young has helped me gain a wide perspective while also understanding differences whether economical or cultural. Every priority area is an area of concern for me especially as my family is growing with 2 nieces and a nephew. I would like to extend my experience, enthusiasm, and efficiency to making our community a better place. Personal experience in Contra Costa Health plan. emergency responses, afforable housing, and other areas of community need. Corporate experience with Brown Girls Climb, company DEI board/committee, and many other internal events aimed to diversify company roster and a presence in the Richmond community. Page 26