To: Board of Supervisors
From: Kristi Jourdan, Communication and Media Director
Report Title: ADOPT resolution proclaiming October 20, 2024, as “Community Media Day” in Contra Costa County.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT resolution proclaiming October 20, 2024, 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:
On October 17, 2023, the Board of Supervisors declared October 20, 2023, as Community Media Day.
The County will join 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.
This year, the Office of Communications & Media is particularly recognizing how these platforms foster connection, exchange ideas, and promote understanding.
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 the principles of free speech, government transparency, and accountability as essential pillars of a thriving democracy; and
WHEREAS, Community Media Day and Free Speech Week are celebrated annually to highlight the vital role of free expression and accessible media in fostering informed, engaged, and empowered communities; and
WHEREAS, community media organizations equip individuals with the tools and knowledge to create, share, and engage with diverse content, offering valuable programming through public, educational, and government access channels, community radio, and local newspapers; and
WHEREAS, community media is locally owned and driven by community needs, ensuring that underrepresented voices have the platform to share their stories, experiences, and perspectives; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Communications & Media provides essential information to the public on county programs, events, public safety, emergency preparedness, and response, while supporting the content creation needs of all county departments; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa Television, as a public service of the Board of Supervisors, plays an indispensable role in fostering a vibrant local information ecosystem, sparking conversations on shared interests, elevating policy discussions, enhancing cultural understanding, and distributing knowledge that improves lives;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that October 20, 2024, is hereby proclaimed Community Media Day in Contra Costa County, and all members of the community are encouraged to recognize and promote the importance of community media in enriching civic life.
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