Paul Dictos

The board meeting included the presentation of retirement plaques to two Department of Social Services employees. The supervisors discussed and approved the department's participation in the Fresno Rainbow Pride Festival. Additionally, the board conducted a hearing to amend the master schedule of fees, charges, and cost recovery for the county administrative office to align with current salaries, benefit costs, and departmental overhead, with a set date for a follow-up hearing.

The Board of Supervisors meeting covered a wide range of administrative, fiscal, and community-related agenda items. Key actions included the proclamation of Mental Health Matters Month, recognition of the county's 170th anniversary, and the honoring of local heroes. The board discussed library-related policies and expenditures, adopted resolutions for public road maintenance and intersection safety, and managed various labor and service agreements, including those related to public health initiatives, environmental consulting, and technology software systems for code enforcement. Furthermore, the board authorized several budget resolutions for infrastructure projects, accepted reports for community organizations, and conducted closed session litigation and labor negotiations.

The meeting included a recognition of a retiring Sheriff's Department employee, the proclamation of June 2026 as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month, the approval of a 180-day waiver for a rehired account clerk, and a public forum regarding the Sheriff's statistical report on Immigration and Customs Enforcement access in county jails for 2025.

The Board of Supervisors discussed several key agenda items, including the proclamation of Mental Health Matters Month, the honoring of local heroes involved in a kidnapping intervention, the launch of the Walking Works Challenge to promote employee wellness, and the recognition of the 170th anniversary of Fresno County.

The board honored long-term service employees from the District Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Department. Proclamations were issued for foster care month, Peace Officers Memorial Week and Day, and Friday Night Live month, which focuses on substance abuse prevention. Additionally, the board recognized the planting of a Liberty Tree for the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary and designated National Apprenticeship Week. Finally, the board approved over $6 million in funding for countywide road overlay projects using SB1 and other eligible funds.