FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
Subject: Appointments to the Workforce Development Board (WDB)
Submitted For: Marla Stuart, Director
Department: Employment and Human Services Department
Referral No: N/A
Referral Name: N/A
Presenter: Tamia Brown, Executive Director
Contact: Jason Chan, (925) 655-2050
Referral History:
Compared to predecessor legislation, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) substantially changes Local Board composition by reducing local workforce development board size while maintaining a business and industry majority and ensuring representation from labor and employment and training organizations.
Referral Update:
The Workforce Development Board has reviewed the attached applications and request that the Family and Human Services Committee recommend the following individuals for appointment and reappointment.
|
NAME |
NAME |
TERM EXPIRATION |
|
Labor Seat #3 |
Tim Sbranti |
June 30, 2029 |
|
Labor Seat #4 |
Doug Jones |
June 30, 2029 |
|
Business Seat
#12 |
Patience Ofodu |
June 30, 2029 |
|
Business Seat
#13 |
Dawn King |
June 30, 2029 |
|
Labor Seat #1 |
Timothy Jeffries |
June 30, 2029 |
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of Tim Sbranti to the Labor Seat #3 seat, Doug Jones to the Labor Seat #4, Patience Ofodo to the Business Seat #12, Dawn King to the Business Seat #13, and the reappointment of Timothy Jeffries to the Labor Seat #1 on the Workforce Development Board.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
There is no fiscal impact for this action.