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Approve the reappointment of Ronald Shock to the Solano County Mosquito Abatement District representing District 5 for a term to expire January 3, 2028
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Mashburn requests that the Board of Supervisors approve the reappointment of Ronald Shock to serve on the Solano County Mosquito Abatement District representing District 5 for a term to expire on January 3, 2028.
SUMMARY:
Ronald Schock has been a respected member of the Solano County Mosquito Abatement District for 30 years. These years of experience represent an enormous amount of institutional knowledge and are highly valued by the district. Mr. Schock understands the challenges facing mosquito abatement and he has been instrumental in hiring a new district manager and the acquisition of drone technology for the district; cutting the costs associated with aircraft and helicopters, as well as noise. His commitment to learning new and improved methods of abatement have helped keep Solano County residents safe from the many dangerous diseases that mosquitoes carry, while at the same time focusing on reducing the use of chemicals in collaboration with local landowners.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department’s FY2024/25 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to reappoint Ronald Shock, but that is not recommended as he has spent his life carefully tending the land and using it provide for others, qualities that have made him a wonderful member of the District for the last 30 years.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Solano County Mosquito Abatement District
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION