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Adopt and present a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Stacey Brooker, Eligibility Benefits Specialist III, upon her retirement from the Health and Social Services Department, Employment and Eligibility Services Division with over 21 years of dedicated public service (Supervisor Thomson)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Stacey Brooker, Eligibility Benefits Specialist III, upon her retirement from the Health and Social Services Department, Employment and Eligibility Services Division with over 21 years of dedicated public service.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Stacey Brooker began working for Solano County H&SS in September 1998 and has been a dedicated employee for over 21 years. Ms. Brooker retired on December 30, 2019 as an Eligibility Benefits Specialist III in the Employment & Eligibility Division.
Ms. Brooker began her career with Solano County as an Eligibility Worker assigned to the Medi-Cal program and in 2008 she was reassigned to the Benefits Action Center, the Department’s first call center serving clients receiving Medi-Cal or CalFresh benefits. In 2011, Ms. Brooker was promoted to Lead Worker assigned to the General Assistance Unit where she spent the remainder of her career. She has also represented Solano County in numerous outreach events, twice served as a workshop facilitator for National Eligibility Worker conferences, and presented employee trainings in customer service and advancing racial equity. Her leadership within the General Assistance Unit and throughout the Employment and Eligibility Division demonstrated the utmost professionalism, care, and commitment to the community she served.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda and resolution item are nominal and absorbed by the Department’s FY2019/20 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials and plaque are included in the Board’s FY2019/20 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board of Supervisors could choose not to adopt this resolution and approve this plaque of appreciation. This is not recommended because this is an opportunity to recognize Ms. Brooker for her dedication and outstanding contributions to the County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
There is no other agency involvement.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION