East Bay Leadership Council

We appreciate the work Pacific Gas and Electric Company is doing to keep communities safe during severe weather events like this week's atmospheric river. Read more about PG&E's recommendations on how to stay safe: https://lnkd.in/gsfCq2JV

Thank you to Clifford Chan, Rachel Murphy, and Jan Lee for speaking at EBLC’s Water, Energy, & Environment task force yesterday about the ways EBMUD, Contra Costa Water District, and Dublin San Ramon Services District are responding to the State Water Resources Control Board’s new policy direction focused on water conservation. EBLC stands ready to support your work to upgrade infrastructure, encourage residential water conservation, and bolster recycled water supplies. ? You can find their presentations and sign up to our task force mailing list here: https://lnkd.in/gMTmtiwQ

EBLC Legal & Policy Director Miguel Mauricio recently joined East Bay community members and elected officials to celebrate the awarding of a $322 million investment into the Port of Oakland thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. This investment will help the Port of Oakland modernize to protect the environment, while giving the Port the tools necessary to handle maritime trade.?

Please join the East Bay Leadership Council’s Infrastructure Taskforce for a presentation by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) on their recent Next Generation Bay Area Freeways Study. The event will feature Anup Tapase, Next Generation Freeways Study Project Manager with MTC, who will discuss the study’s findings. The Bay Area’s freeways are too congested — people and goods are stuck in traffic — creating problems for individuals, communities, the environment, and the economy. Launched in early 2022, the Next Generation Bay Area Freeways Study is analyzing the feasibility, costs, benefits, and public support for tolling certain Bay Area freeways as a strategy for delivering reliably high-speed travel and reducing greenhouse gas emissions caused by passenger vehicles. The Next Generation Freeways Study is examining freeway corridors that are (or would be) served well by public transit, and seeks to determine if pricing would encourage drivers to travel during off-peak hours, consolidate their trips, choose alternate destinations, or take public transit or carpool instead of driving alone. The study also seeks to answer questions around who is using the freeways, how tolls can be implemented equitably, other ways to improve transit, and impacts on local streets parallel to freeways. OUR SPEAKER Anup Tapase serves as the Principal Project Planner for the Next Generation Freeways Study with MTC. He has worked as a planner with MTC since 2018. Through his work, Anup aims to make cities more livable by improving public transportation accessibility. He is specifically focused on public transit improvement as well as station area and street planning and design, with an understanding of their impacts on travel behavior, land use and housing development. Anup earned Bachelors Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Economics from Northwestern University and a Masters in City Planning from the University of California Berkeley. DATE / TIME / LOCATION Tuesday, December 3 12:00 - 1:00 PM Zoom Meeting REGISTER HERE https://lnkd.in/gx259ndj

Thank you to the Contra Costa Family Justice Center for hosting the 'Mission Possible' Conference, where EBLC joined leaders from the Contra Costa Community College District, Contra Costa County Office Of Education, and Rubicon Programs to discuss expanding economic opportunity. The conversation highlighted the promise of the growing healthcare sector in our region—an economy in itself—and showcased innovative apprenticeship programs made possible by public-private partnerships, connecting training to high-growth careers. Expanding economic opportunity isn’t just about economic success; it’s a critical path to safer, more resilient communities.

?? Exciting Opportunity for Education Leaders in AI and Innovation! ?? Join us for a FREE webinar on Ethical AI in Education hosted by the Contra Costa County Office of Education and Earn & Learn. Mark your calendars for December 16th from 3:30 - 5:00 PM to learn about the critical ethical considerations surrounding GenAI from industry leader Prof. Dragutin Petkovic of San Francisco State University, who is?shaping responsible tech. Whether you're already implementing AI or just starting your journey, this session is tailored for decision-makers who prioritize innovation with integrity. Don’t miss out on this valuable conversation—register now! https://lnkd.in/g9_ypYaG #EthicalAI #AIInnovation #Leadership #FreeWebinar #ContraCostaEducation

Please join the East Bay Leadership Council for a presentation from the General Managers of the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), Contra Costa Water District (CCWD), and Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) on how these agencies are adapting to the recent policy direction adopted by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) in July. The new policies focus on “water conservation is a way of life” and will require each agency to submit an annual “water budget” at the beginning of each year. Join us to learn about how these agencies are responding to SWRCB's policy shift and the effects they will have on East Bay customers. OUR SPEAKERS Clifford Chan - General Manager of the East Bay Municipal Utility District Rachel Murphy - General Manager of the Contra Costa Water District Jan Lee - General Manager of the Dublin San Ramon Services District Register for free: https://lnkd.in/gFMP3PSq

Join the East Bay Leadership Council and Diablo magazine at the 2024 Threads of Hope awards to recognize community heroes and celebrate the 30th anniversary of this empowering event. Presented this year by Contra Costa Oncology, Kaiser Permanente, and Wells Fargo, the Threads of Hope awards celebrate individuals who make our community a better place through volunteerism and philanthropy. We're excited to honor 5 changemakers and invite you to join us as we share their inspiring stories. 2024 Threads of Hope Honorees ?? Alain Dangerfield Diablo Black Men's Group Camarin Madigan Contra Costa Senior Legal Services James Noe St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County Lisa Henderson Set to Thrive Marti Sutton Philanthropist Tickets are $20.00. All proceeds will be donated to the organizations represented at the event. You can register here: https://lnkd.in/geT9sZMC

The East Bay Leadership Council was honored to celebrate Gray-Bowen-Scott's 40th anniversary earlier this month at The Garden in Walnut Creek. Their expertise has propelled countless East Bay infrastructure projects, and leaders like William Gray, Teresa (Terry) Bowen, and Leo Scott have guided our mission through decades of dedicated service on our board. Mark A. Orcutt and several EBLC board members were in attendance to raise a glass to many more years of partnership and progress!

Earlier this month, the East Bay Leadership Council had the opportunity to sponsor a session on government, politics, and elections for Leadership Contra Costa, a year-long educational program run by the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce. With the election approaching, it was a timely moment to discuss public service, voting resources, polling research, and election processes. Throughout the day, participants engaged with elected officials, journalists, local government staff, and research experts to explore these important topics. ? We also had the opportunity to tour the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder’s Office and see firsthand the impressive work being done to get out the vote and securely count and verify ballots. The key takeaway? Vote early—send in those ballots! ? We want to recognize EBLC’s Meg Stern, who helped organize the program alongside her fellow day chairs, Jennifer Ortega and Michael Maddox. All three completed Leadership Contra Costa last year and have come out of the program with a deeper sense of civic engagement and a stronger network within the community. ? A special thank you to our amazing speakers: Kristin Connelly, Gabriel Quinto, Dionne Adams (She, Her, Hers), Kenneth Carlson, Sam Caygill, Mindy Gentry, Marie Suvansin, Kevin Safine, Dan Ashley, and Mindy Romero—your time and expertise defined the day. ? If you or someone you know is interested in participating in Leadership Contra Costa, you can learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gzh_8d8B