Public advisory boards, commissions and councils serve as excellent institutions 
  for empowering resident involvement, training grounds for ascending leaders, 
  and great opportunities for people wanting to serve. 
  I'm looking for you to join me in serving our County! [Actually these boards 
  exist to make the members feel they actually have some power to change things 
  in their respective venues- appointees are not to publically state opinions 
  contrary to the County line - only politically correct citizens/non citizens 
  need apply - Save El Sobrante]
  County Board openings: Information & applications for all boards here. 
  Assessment Appeals Board -- District 1 seat. Established to assess and equalize 
  the valuation of the taxable property in the County for the purpose of taxation. 
  Check website for specific qualifications. 
  Contact: Jami Napier or 925-335-1908
  Juvenile Justice Commission -- Open seats. Established to provide oversight 
  to the juvenile justice system and make public policy recommendations. 
  Contact: Apply and inquire here
  Mental Health Commission -- District 1 member at large. Established to advise 
  County Board of Supervisors and County Mental Health Division. 
  Contact: Sarah Kennard or 925-957-2619
  First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commission -- District 1 alternate. 
  Advocates for policies and programs to ensure all children ages 0-5 have safe, 
  healthy environments and communities. 
  Contact: Cecilia Perez-Mejia or 925.771.7320
  El Sobrante Municipal Advisory Council -- 2 alternate seats. Provides input 
  on behalf of the El Sobrante community directly to the Board of Supervisors. 
  
  Contact: James.Lyons@bos.cccounty.us or 510.231.8692 [NOTE: This is 
  just another board that exists to give County residents the ILLUSION they actually 
  have representation at the County level; note that the job exists to "provide 
  input on behalf of the El Sobrante community" - why can't El Sobrante residents 
  just go directly to their County Supervisor?? - Save El Sobrante]
  Contra Costa County Library Commission -- District 1 seat. Established to advise 
  the Board of Supervisors and County Librarian.
  Contact: Form 
  here.
  Sustainability Commission -- 3 at large seats. Established to advise the Board 
  of Supervisors and County staff on climate issues, sustainability programs and 
  implementation of the Climate Action Plan. 
  Contact: Jody London or 925.674.7871 
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