Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Annie Thomson’s organization
Apr 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Alameda County Together For All Ad Hoc Committee Special Meeting
The committee convened to receive a report and recommendations regarding the establishment of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA). The presentation outlined a methodology that included peer jurisdiction comparisons, stakeholder interviews, and community focus groups to define the office's mission, structure, and functions. Key topics discussed included the need for an integrated, non-fragmented service model, the prioritization of legal services and language access, and the transition of existing emergency-response support into a sustainable, long-term county office. The committee also acknowledged recent board actions, such as the resolution opposing the reopening of the Federal Correctional Institution Dublin, and discussed the ongoing county budgeting process.
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Alameda County Community Development Agency Community Meeting
The community meeting focused on affordable housing production policies, specifically discussing inclusionary zoning and the expansion of the county's existing ministerial approval process. Key topics included the 'three Ps' framework for protecting tenants, preserving existing housing, and producing new affordable housing. Presenters detailed how inclusionary zoning requirements work, the concept of Area Median Income (AMI), the role of in-lieu fees in funding affordable housing projects, and the technical and community engagement steps involved in drafting these new policies.
Apr 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Alameda County Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Implementation Study Report 2026-2028
This Implementation Study Report outlines the strategic direction for establishing the Alameda County Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (ACOIRA). The report defines ACOIRA's mission to build and sustain infrastructure supporting immigrant communities, and its vision for these communities to be protected, supported, and fully integrated into social, civic, and economic life. Key strategic pillars include eight core functions: Community Partnership & Engagement, Population Needs Assessment, Clearinghouse & Navigation Hub, Public-Private Partnership, County Coordination, Policy Development & Advocacy, Communications, and Learning & Innovation. The report also provides recommendations for office placement, staffing, budget, and community accountability structures, aiming to address service fragmentation and enhance support for immigrant and refugee residents through a two-year pilot phase.
Feb 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors meeting agenda included several key actions across multiple areas. In Public Assistance, the Board considered approvals for agreements with Collabrios Health LLC for data collection, purchase of gift cards for participant incentives, repayment agreements concerning disallowed costs for WIOA Youth Program Services, and an agreement with Mercy Retirement and Care Center for Food Recovery Services. Other actions included amending contracts for housing navigator program services and expanding mental health programming with Bay Area Community Services, Inc. The Board also approved amendments to agreements with Asian Health Services for COVID-19 testing and Covenant House California for shelter services. Furthermore, allocations and agreements were approved for various providers through the Enhancing Vision 2036 Fund. Health Care Services items also covered amendments for telehealth services, opioid-overdose reversal supply training, and housing assistance services under Master Contract No. 902013. General Administration items involved the use of District 1 and District 2 prior year savings for various community organizations, approving a contract for the development of an Office of the Unincorporated Communities, certifying a Retired Annuitant appointment, and agreements related to arts programming and microfilm processing services. The Board addressed emergency actions regarding electrical switch gear failure and fire suppression system failure. Public Protection items involved budget adjustments for the District Attorney's Office, application for the Tobacco Grant Program, amendments to contracts for the Evacuation Management Platform Software, and authorization for an Emergency Services Manager position. Under Public Works, the Board addressed the removal of assets from inventory and approved a resolution for the temporary closure of a portion of Gliddon Street for utility work, as well as finding County-owned property exempt surplus land for sale to BART. Human Resource Services addressed the adoption of ordinances and Salary Ordinance amendments related to MOUs with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists and the Alameda County Management Employees Association, including establishing new classifications and adjusting compensation rates. Finally, the Board acted on IT matters, including an agreement for PDF accessibility remediation services.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
