To: Board of Supervisors
From: Shanelle Scales-Preston, District V Supervisor
Report Title: ADOPT Resolution to honor and recognize the life of Marilyn “Merl” Craft for her longstanding public service, leadership, advocacy, and contributions to the Pittsburg and East Contra Costa County communities, as recommended by Supervisor Scales-Preston.
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution to honor and recognize the life of Marilyn “Merl” Craft for her longstanding public service, leadership, advocacy, and contributions to the Pittsburg and East Contra Costa County communities, as recommended by Supervisor Scales-Preston.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Fiscal Impact
BACKGROUND:
Marilyn “Merl” Craft was a dedicated public servant, trailblazing leader, and longtime pillar of the Pittsburg community whose nearly fifty years of service helped shape the civic landscape of East Contra Costa County. She devoted thirty-five years of her professional career to the City of Pittsburg as a Recreation Supervisor, where she mentored and supported generations of local youth and families through her work at the Marina Community Center. In recognition of her commitment to community service, she received the East Contra Costa County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Love in Action Award” in 2007.
Following her career in recreation, Merl continued her commitment to public service through local government, serving two terms on the Pittsburg City Council and ultimately as Mayor of Pittsburg. During her tenure, she championed initiatives and investments that strengthened the community, including My Brother’s Keeper Pittsburg, the Pittsburg Dream Courts, the Pittsburg Senior Center, and the reopening of the Pittsburg Marina Community Center.
Merl was also a passionate advocate for economic opportunity and workforce development, particularly for women seeking careers in the building trades. She helped establish the Future Build pre-apprenticeship pro...
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