To: Board of Supervisors
From: Kristi Jourdan, Communication and Media Director
Report Title: ADOPT resolution proclaiming October 20, 2025, as “Community Media Day” in Contra Costa County
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee

RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT resolution proclaiming October 20, 2025, as “Community Media Day” in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Director of the Office of Communications & Media.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
In October 2023, the Board of Supervisors first began participating in Community Media Day and Free Speech Week.
Since then, the County has joined community media partners nationwide in the annual celebration of voices that bring awareness to the importance of free speech and accessible media. Community Media includes locally owned platforms, such as radio stations, television channels, and newspapers, that amplify underrepresented voices and enable them to share their unique stories with the community.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Contra Costa County will not declare October 20 as Community Media Day.
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF recognizing Community Media Day and Free Speech Week
WHEREAS, the Office of Communications & Media upholds free speech, government transparency, and accountability as essential pillars of democracy, values that continue to spark important discussion locally and nationally; and
WHEREAS, Community Media Day and Free Speech Week are celebrated each year to recognize the power of free expression and accessible media in fostering informed, engaged, and empowered communities; and
WHEREAS, community media organizations provide platforms for diverse voices through public, educational, and government access channels, community radio, local newspapers, and other outlets that amplify underrepresented perspectives; and
WHEREAS, access to information in today’s media environment is critical for the healthy functioning of our community; and
WHEREAS, community media is locally owned and shaped by community needs, ensuring all residents have the opportunity to share their stories and be heard; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Communications & Media delivers essential public information on County programs, events, public safety, and emergency response, while supporting the communications needs of all County departments; and
WHEREAS, CCTV, as a public service of the Board of Supervisors, strengthens our local information ecosystem by broadcasting meetings, elevating community conversations, sparking civic dialogue, and producing and broadcasting content that enhances cultural understanding and public trust;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby proclaim October 20, 2025, as Community Media Day in Contra Costa County, and encourages all residents to recognize the importance of community media and free speech in enriching civic life.