To: Board of Supervisors
From: Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Report Title: Resolution recognizing Erin and Ford Andrews as Lafayette’s 2026 Business Persons of the Year.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
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Resolution recognizing Erin and Ford Andrews as Lafayette’s 2026 Business Persons of the Year
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BACKGROUND:
Resolution recognizing Erin and Ford Andrews as Lafayette’s 2026 Business Persons of the Year
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The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
body
IN THE MATTER OF Resolution recognizing resolution no. 2026
ERIN AND FORD ANDREWS As
Lafayette’s 2026 Business
PersonS of the year
WHEREAS, Sideboard Lafayette is a beloved neighborhood kitchen and coffee bar in the heart of downtown Lafayette, owned and operated by Erin and Ford Andrews, and since opening in 2014, it has been warmly embraced by the community.
Whereas, Erin and Ford have both worked in hospitality since they were 14 years old. Sideboard is named after their grandmother’s well-loved piece of furniture that stored everything the family needed to set the table for lovingly prepared homemade meals.
WHEREAS, Since moving to Lafayette in 1988, their fondest memories include raising their children in their close-knit neighborhood. “Neighborhood” is part of the restaurant’s name to honor “Our village within a village where we live and or work. The safe haven where the social network and community can realize common values”; and
Whereas, their guiding business values are Integrity, Respect, Organization, and Communication (IROC). Their rustic comfort food is prepared from scratch with local, natural, organic, and
sustainable ingredients sourced from farmers, ranchers, and purveyors who share their
passion and vision; and
Whereas, Sideboard joined the Lafayette Chamber in March of 2016. Sideboard are active supporters of many local nonprofit organizations, including: Lafayette Partners in Education (LPIE), Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary, The Park Theater Trust, Town Hall Theatre, Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Acalanes Parents Club, Acalanes Boosters, Sustainable Contra Costa, Assistance League, and more; and
Now, therefore be it resolved that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby honor
Erin and Ford Andrews
For their passion and dedication to creating a true neighborhood gathering place, and for their enduring commitment to supporting the local community.
PASSED by a vote of the Board of Supervisors this 20th day of January, 2026.
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DIANE BURGIS, Chair
District III Supervisor
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JOHN GIOIA CANDACE ANDERSEN
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
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KEN CARLSON Shanelle Scales-Preston
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
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