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Approve the reappointment of Ramon Castellblanch to the Alcohol Drug Advisory Board, representing District 2, to fill the vacant term to expire on July 28, 2018
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Monica Brown requests that the Board approve the reappointment of Ramon Castellblanch to the Alcohol Drug Advisory Board, representing District 2, to fill the vacant term to expire on July 28, 2018.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Ramon Castellblanch is a resident of Benicia and previously served on the Solano County Planning Commission representing District 2. Ramon Castellblanch filled an unexpired term on the Alcohol Drug Advisory Board from May 22, 2018 through Jul 28, 2018. Ramon Castellblanch holds a PhD in Health Policy & Management from Johns Hopkins University, a Master of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of California, Berkeley. Ramon Castellblanch currently serves as a Professor Emeritus of Health Education at San Francisco State University.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item is nominal and absorbed by the District 2 FY2017/18 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board can choose not to appoint Ramon Castellblanch to the Alcohol Drug Advisory Board. This is not recommended as he is well qualified and has a desire to serve Solano County and the community in this capacity.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION