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Approve the reappointment of Linda Chandler and the appointments of Sandra Stevens, Gerald Huber, Alexandra Gonzalez as regular members, and Cynthia Tierney Panganiban and Aubrey de Castro as alternate members, to the Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council representing Solano County for two-year terms of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the reappointment of Linda Chandler and the appointments of Sandra Stevens, Gerald Huber, Alexandra Gonzalez as regular members, and Cynthia Tierney Panganiban and Aubrey de Castro as alternate members, to the Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council representing Solano County for two-year terms of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
SUMMARY:
The Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging (N/S AAA) Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) was established to advise the N/S AAA. The twenty-member ACOA, comprised of 16 regular members and 4 alternates, is required by the California Department of Aging and the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between Napa and Solano Counties. The ACOA is charged with providing the N/S AAA with guidance on senior issues. The duties of the ACOA include reviewing service providers, advocating on behalf of seniors, and recommending program enhancements to the N/S AAA.
The recommended six candidates, who include five new appointments and one reappointment, are well-suited for the Advisory Council role, as noted by their backgrounds, and are expected to make a positive contribution to N/S AAA ACOA.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing this agenda item are nominal and included in the FY2026/27 Working Budget. There is no additional impact on the County General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
The ACOA consists of 16 regular members and up to four alter...
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