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:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
See resolution text
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
body
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...
Click here for full text