TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: June 24, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Darcie Antle
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Kelly Hansen
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Ratification of Letter of Opposition for Assembly Bill 339 (Ortega) - Local Public Employee Organizations: Notice Requirements
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Ratify letter of opposition for Assembly Bill 339 (Ortega) - local public employee organizations: notice requirements.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board of Supervisors ratified letter of opposition for Assembly Bill 339 (Ortega) on April 8, 2025.
The Board of Supervisors regularly issues support letters that align with the 2025 Legislative Platform. These letters advocate for adequate and ongoing federal and state funding, timely distribution of resources, increased local authority, and flexibility in administering and providing services.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Since the County's initial letter of opposition was submitted, the proposed legislation has advanced through the legislative process and is currently under consideration by the state Senate. To ensure that the County's concerns remain part of the official record and are effectively communicated to relevant decision-makers at each stage, the submission of a subsequent opposition letter is warranted. This letter will reaffirm the County's position, emphasize any ongoing or unresolved concerns, and urge the current reviewing body to oppose the measure. Continued engagement is essential to advocate for the County's interests and ensure that its voice is represented throughout the bill's progression.
The Meyers-Milias-Brown Act contains various provisions that govern collective bargaining of local represented employees and delegates jurisdiction to the Public Employment Relations Board to resolve disputes and enforce the statutory dut...
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