To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Grant Colfax, Health Services Director
Report Title: Gift Cards and Incentives for Clients of the Cannabis Youth Prevention Coalition
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to purchase on behalf of the Health Services Director, 1,000 Amazon gift cards each with a $5 value totaling $5,000, 480 Uber/Lyft transportation gift cards each with a $10 value totaling $4,800, additional incentives and educational gear totaling up to $1,200, plus applicable shipping of up to $100 for a total amount not to exceed $11,100 to distribute to community members who actively engage in Cannabis Prevention Coalition activities, work groups, and related education efforts during the period from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This $11,100 expenditure will be funded by funded by Board of State and Community Corrections Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant proceeds for the Tobacco Prevention Program. There is no impact to the County General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa Health's Tobacco Prevention Program in partnership with Alcohol and Other Drugs Services Program have consistently thrived through active community participation. The partnership's strength lies in its collaborative nature, where focused community efforts drive forward key policy campaigns aimed at reducing cannabis-related harm. Community members provide valuable insights and support that help shape local cannabis policies, ensuring they reflect the needs and concerns of those most affected. The success of the program is deeply rooted in this partnership between health services and the public, as community engagement continues to be a critical element in influencing policy changes and educational initiatives.
In the past, gift cards have been used to thank participants for their time and input, and moving forward, they will continue...
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