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Receive a presentation from the County Administrator on the selection of Melinda Sandy for "Employee of the Month" for April 2026
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Published Notice Required? Yes _____ No __X___
Public Hearing Required? Yes _____ No __X___
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board receive a presentation by the County Administrator on the selection of Melinda Sandy as the April 2026 "Employee of the Month" making Ms. Sandy eligible to use the parking space designated for this program.
SUMMARY / DISCUSSION:
On September 13, 2005, the Board of Supervisors established the County Government Center "Employee of the Month Parking Program” for County employees. Each month a County department is designated to select one of its employees as "Employee of the Month". The County Administrator’s Office has selected Melinda Sandy as the deserving employee, granting her use of the designated parking area for the month of April 2026.
Ms. Sandy began her career with Solano County on November 22, 2004, as an Accounting Clerk III in the Treasurer/Tax Collector/County Clerk’s Office. She promoted to Accounting Technician in the Auditor-Controller’s Office on April 10, 2005, and later advanced to Office Supervisor in the County Administrator’s Office on May 7, 2017. In that role, she oversaw a broad range of administrative and operational functions, including supervising clerical staff, managing office procedures and record systems, coordinating purchasing and payroll, supporting data processing, and assisting with departmental expenditures, claims, contracts, and budget activities.
On June 22, 2025, Ms. Sandy promoted to Budget Coordinator in the County Administrator’s Office. In her current role, she supports the development and monitoring of both the countywide budget and the County Administrator’s Office budget, and serves as a key point of contact for departments on budget-related matters. She has been instrumental in assisting departments with the transition to new budget software, consistently going above and beyond to ensure a smooth and effective implementation.
Ms. Sandy is recognized by her peers as a highly reliable and responsive professional who can be counted on to follow through promptly and thoroughly. She brings a collaborative and solutions-focused approach to her work, providing valuable support to departments, executive staff, and stakeholders across the organization. Her strong work ethic, sound judgment, and commitment to service make her an outstanding representative of the County Administrator’s Office.
For these reasons, Ms. Sandy is a well-deserving recipient of the Employee of the Month recognition.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department’s FY2025/26 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could elect to name someone else as the “Employee of the Month”; however, this alternative is not recommended as Melinda Sandy is deserving of the Board's "Employee of the Month Parking" program.