To: Board of Supervisors
From: Equity Committee
Report Title: Racial Justice Oversight Body Appointments
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☒ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPOINT Ayo Lewis, Maileen Mamaradlo, and Sonja Shephard to the community-representative alternate seats on the Racial Justice Oversight Body for terms ending September 30, 2026, as recommended by the Equity Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
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 Community-Based Members -shall have two-year terms beginning on the date of appointment by the Board. The Equity Committee interviews RJOB applicants and makes recommendations for formal appointments to the Board of Supervisors.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
There will be three vacancies on the Racial Justice Oversight Body.