To: Board of Supervisors
From: Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Report Title: Resolution recognizing 2025 Orinda Citizen of the Year Maggie Boscoe.
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
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Resolution recognizing 2025 Orinda Citizen of the Year Maggie Boscoe
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Resolution recognizing 2025 Orinda Citizen of the Year Maggie Boscoe
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The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF Resolution recognizing 2025 Orinda
CITIZEN of the year MAGGIE bOSCOe
WHEREAS, Maggie Boscoe has been a devoted resident of Orinda for 40 years, dedicating countless hours to volunteerism and community service, with a special focus on bringing art to the citizens of Orinda and supporting local artists; and
WHEREAS, Maggie has served as the volunteer curator for the art gallery at the Orinda Library for the past 18 years, where she selects and coordinates artwork from local artists, organizes artist receptions, and ensures that the gallery's exhibitions change monthly to provide ongoing opportunities for the public to engage with local art; and
WHEREAS, Maggie has been a dedicated member and supporter of the Orinda Arts Council (now Lamorinda Arts Council) for 40 years, serving in leadership roles including President and Vice President, and currently is organizing both a fundraiser and the Council's 75th Anniversary celebration. She also served as a member and President of the Contra Costa Music Teachers Association; and
WHEREAS, Maggie is the founder and driving force behind "Artify Orinda", a public art initiative launched in 2019 that transforms utility boxes and Big Belly trash cans into vibrant works of art. Through this program, she selects artists, coordinates approvals, secures donations, ensures artists are compensated, and oversees instal...
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