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Approve the reappointment of Ramon Castellblanch to the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board, representing District 2, for a term to expire on October 23, 2021
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Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the reappointment of Ramon Castellblanch to the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board representing District 2 for a term to expire on October 23, 2021.
SUMMARY:
Ramon Castellblanch is a resident of Benicia and previously served on the Solano County Planning Commission representing District 2. Ramon Castellblanch previously filled an unexpired term on the Alcohol Drug Advisory Board earlier in 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 financial impact associated with the preparation of this item is minor and is absorbed by the District 2 FY2018/2019 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to appoint Dr. Castellblanch. This is not recommended as Dr. Castellblanch is highly qualified for this appointment.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION