To: Board of Supervisors
From: Equity Committee
Report Title: Appointments to the Racial Justice Oversight Body
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPOINT Chala Bonner to the Community Representative #1 - Contra Costa Racial Justice Coalition seat, Melvin Willis to the Community Representative #2 - Contra Costa Racial Justice Coalition seat, Ricky Godrey to the Community Representative #3 - Lived Experience in Criminal or Juvenile Justice seat, Ronell Ellis to the Community Representative #4 - Lived Experience in Criminal or Juvenile Justice seat, Anthony Randolph to the Community Representative #5 - Justice-Involved Community-Based Organization seat, Shantell Owens to the Community Representative #6 - Justice-Involved Community-Based Organization seat, Cheryl Sudduth to the Community Representative #7 - Justice-Involved Youth Community-Based Organization seat, Gigi Crowder to the Community Representative #8 - Faith-Based Organization seat, Stephanie Medley to the Community Representative #9 - School-Aged Youth Community-Based Organization seat, Dr. Marya Wright to the Community Representative #10 - Behavioral Health Clinician seat and Naomi Mauricio to the Alternate Community Representative #1 - School-Aged Youth Community-Based Organization seat, for terms ending December 31, 2026, on the Racial Justice Oversight Body, as recommended by the Equity Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Racial Justice Oversight Body (RJOB or Body) was established by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors to oversee the implementation of the recommendations made by the Racial Justice Task Force, and accepted, as specified, by the Board of Supervisors. RJOB members consist of Ex-Officio members who serve during their terms of office or appointment. Members of the Body appointed by the Board of Supervisors-i.e., Public Entity Members, Community-Based Members, and Alternate Communit...
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