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Approve the appointment of Ward Stewart to the Greater Vallejo Recreation District Board, representing District 2, to fill an unexpired term through December 2, 2027
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Brown requests that the Board approve the appointment of Ward Stewart to the Greater Vallejo Recreation District Board, representing District 2, to fill an unexpired term through December 2, 2027
SUMMARY:
The purpose of the Greater Vallejo Recreation District Board is to provide park and recreation services for Vallejo through the purchase, development and maintenance of parks, open space, playgrounds, and ball fields. Ward Stewart, educator, parent, former Vallejo City Unified School District governing board trustee, graduated from CSU Sacramento studying Government (BA) and Public Administration (MPA) from Golden Gate University.
Mr. Stewart has taught middle school science and social studies where he coached the school soccer team, worked in urban land use and transportation planning, and post-secondary education student support at Solano Community College. He currently works as a District and School Support Liaison for the Solano County Office of Education and, also, serves on the Solano Community College Community Bond Oversight Committee.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by District 2’s FY2024/25 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could decide not to appoint Mr. Ward, but this is not recommended as Mr. Ward is active in the Vallejo community and is ready to serve on the GVRD Board of Directors.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION