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Approve the appointment of Olivia Ruiz to the Solano Commission for Women and Girls, representing District 1, for a term length to be determined at the first meeting of the Solano Commission for Women and Girls
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Hannigan requests that the Board approve the appointment of Olivia Ruiz to the Solano Commission for Women and Girls, representing District 1, for a term length to be determined at the first meeting of the Solano Commission for Women and Girls.
SUMMARY:
In April of 2018, the Board of Supervisor’s recognized the importance of enabling women to have greater equality in the areas of housing, education, employment, community services and related activities. It was resolved that each Board of Supervisor appoint one Commissioner to represent each of the five supervisorial districts in the County.
Olivia Ruiz is a resident of Vallejo and in District one. She is a Senior Accountant in Wastewater Industry at the Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District. She has experience in finance/accounting, government services, non-profits and human resources. She is the current President and board member for Solano Family and Children’s Services, graduated from the Fairfield-Suisun Leadership Program and would like to bring awareness of the career opportunities available to women and girls.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION