To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County Resignations
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ACCEPT the resignations of Sarah Chodakewitz, Brandy Leidgen, and Richard Johnson from Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County Business Seat #6, Business Seat #8, and Government, Economic, & Community Development Seat #2, respectively.
DECLARE the vacancies and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancies as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Accept the resignations of Sarah Chodakewitz, Brandy Leidgen, and Richard Johnson from the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County (WDBCCC), Business Seat #6, Business Seat #8, and Education & Training Seat #4 (Wagner-Peyser), respectively.
Ms. Chodakewitz was appointed to Business Seat #6 on July 1, 2022, with a term expiring June 30, 2026. Her resignation was due to the end of her employment with John Muir Health in Contra Costa County.
Ms. Leidgen was appointed to Business Seat #8 on July 1, 2024, with a term expiring June 30, 2028. She resigned due to an employment conflict with the Board.
Mr. Johnson was reappointed to Education & Training Seat #4 (Wagner-Peyser) on July 1, 2024, with a term expiring June 30, 2026. His resignation was due to his retirement.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The seats would not be declared vacant, which would hinder the ability to recruit to fill the positions and could cause quorum issues for the body.