To: Board of Supervisors
From: Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title: Recognizing Linda Martinez for her 32 years of service to Contra Costa County
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution recognizing Linda Martinez for her 32 years of service to Contra Costa County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF recognizing Linda Martinez on the occasion of her retirement from Contra Costa County.
WHEREAS, Linda Martinez began her career in Contra Costa County on March 2, 1992, as an Account Clerk-Beginning Level in the Auditor-Controller’s office and was promoted to Account Clerk-Experienced Level on April 1, 1993; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 1994, Linda transferred to the County Counsel’s office as an Account Clerk-Experienced Level and was then promoted to Advanced Level on December 1,1994; and
WHEREAS, on December 1, 1997, she was promoted to Administrative Analyst at the Public Works Department, advanced to Administrative Services Assistant II on June 1,1999, and was again promoted to Administrative Services Assistant III on January 1, 2001; and
WHEREAS, on September 1, 2010, Linda accepted a promotion to Director of Support Services for the Office of the Sheriff; and
WHEREAS, on February 18, 2014, Linda was promoted into her final position with the County as Administrative Services Officer for the Library; and
WHEREAS, Linda has been a critical and valuable member of the Library’s Leadership team; and
WHEREAS, Linda developed and submitted balanced and sound budgets for the Library Department for 10 years, and determined the Library’s budget could bear and support increasing base weekly Library open hours from 35 to 40, a significant service level increase benefitting all library patrons; and
WEHREAS, she led the project to successfully move Library Administration from its original location in Pleasant Hill to its current location in Martinez; and
WHEREAS, Linda is a 2018 credentialed executive of the California State Association of Counties Excellence in County Government program; and
WHEREAS, during her 32 years of service to the County, Linda trained, advised and mentored numerous colleagues and direct reports; and
WHEREAS, Linda has contributed her expertise, wisdom, hard work, determination and keen intellect to countless County initiatives and projects;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors does hereby honor and congratulate Linda Martinez for her 32 years of service to Contra Costa County on the occasion of her retirement on February 23, 2024.