To: Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Report Title: ADOPT Resolution No. 2024- recognizing the retirement of Matthew Rinn from the Pleasant Hill City Council, as recommended by Supervisor Carlson.
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT resolution honoring Matthew Rinn, Pleasant Hill City Council Member, for the time he served as a Councilmember for the City of Pleasant Hill.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
See Resolution.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF honoring Matthew Rinn, Pleasant Hill City Council Member, for the time he served as a Councilmember for the City of Pleasant Hill.
WHEREAS, Mr. Matthew Rinn was elected to Pleasant Hill City Council in 2016, bringing with him a deep commitment to public service, and community engagement; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rinn served as Mayor in 2020 and 2024; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure, Mr. Rinn exhibited unwavering dedication to the community, working collaboratively with fellow councilmembers, city staff, and local stakeholders to address the needs of the city and ensure a prosperous future for all who call Pleasant Hill home; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rinn's leadership abilities were especially evident when he served as Mayor of Pleasant Hill in 2020 and again in 2024, where he demonstrated remarkable resilience, resourcefulness, and empathy in navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Mayor, Mr. Rinn played a pivotal role in leading the City of Pleasant Hill's response to the pandemic, advocating for public health measures, supporting the local business community, and prioritizing the well-being of residents during an unprecedented crisis; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rinn's civic involvement began well before his service on the City Council, as he was first appointed to the Contra Costa Community College Dis...
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