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File #: RES 2026-81    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/5/2026 In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda: 3/17/2026 Final action:
Title: ADOPT Resolution No. 2026-81 recognizing John A. Burgh on the occasion of his Retirement from the Contra Costa Water District Board of Directors as recommend by Supervisor Carlson.
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To: Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Report Title: Adopt resolution recognizing John A. Burgh on the occasion of his Retirement from the Contra Costa Water District Board of Directors.
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee


RECOMMENDATIONS:

Adopt resolution recognizing John A. Burgh on the occasion of his Retirement from the Contra Costa Water District Board of Directors.


FISCAL IMPACT:
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BACKGROUND:
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CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:






















THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board

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IN THE MATTER OF recognizing John A. Burgh on the occasion of his Retirement from the Contra Costa Water District Board of Directors.

WHEREAS, Director John Burgh has served the residents of Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Port Costa, and portions of Concord, representing Division 2 on the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) since 2004; and
WHEREAS, during his 22-year tenure on the Board, he has provided thoughtful leadership, including in his role as Chair of the Public Information & Conservation Committee, Operations & Engineering, Finance, and Retirement & OPEB Joint Advisory Committees; and
WHEREAS, Director Burgh brought to CCWD more than four decades of professional engineering experience, including 42 years working as an engineer on water and wastewater projects throughout the world, bringing a wealth of professional experience and perspective to the CCWD Board; and
WHEREAS, his technical expertise translated to thoughtful policy decisions ensuring CCWD makes sound investments in critical infrastructure to the benefit of all customers, including future generations; and
WHEREAS, while serving on the CCWD Board, his highest priorities have been transparency in spending public dollars, regional collaboration and smart infrastructure investments base...

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