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Thanked the board for appointing him to the Veteran Advisory Commission, invited officials to the military ball, and highlighted the new ValorsJ.com veteran resource app.

Expressed frustration over recurring election office errors, sample ballot mistakes, and questioned the financial efficiency of vote-by-mail programs.

Raised concerns about new election laws blinding candidates, voting accessibility issues at specific polling places like UOP, and an inappropriate polling location at a mortuary.

Provided cost calculations for county ballot drop boxes, arguing that mailing ballots is significantly cheaper and urging the county to reduce boxes to the state-mandated minimum of 14.

Called on the county to officially adopt Juneteenth as a paid county holiday to improve staff retention and honor African American history.

Spoke on behalf of county workers in support of adopting Juneteenth as a paid holiday after years of advocacy.

Stated that adopting Juneteenth as an official holiday would boost employee morale, aid retention, and show respect for diverse county workers.

As SEIU chapter president, requested that the board move beyond symbolic recognition and formally adopt Juneteenth as a regular county employee holiday.

Urged the board to adopt Juneteenth as an actual holiday to demonstrate that county diversity and workers are valued.

Expressed concern regarding municipal service reviews (MSRs) for rural fire protection districts, questioned the accuracy of draft reports, and criticized special district fee schedules and reserve policies.

Thanked Supervisor Ding for considering 180 Programs for district funding support and highlighted their mental health services across schools.

Urged the board to approve consent item twelve supporting the Shriners Denim and Diamonds event benefiting vulnerable children.

Discussed potential impacts of state budget cuts and Proposition 1 on behavioral health services.

Expressed appreciation for county behavioral health partnerships but raised concerns about upcoming contract conclusions for mental health services.

Introduced himself as the new regional PG&E representative.

Spoke against project labor agreements, citing studies on construction costs and workforce participation.

Requested board discretionary funds to support youth attendance and scholarships at the San Joaquin County AgFest summer camp.

Invited officials to the inaugural 'Hammers and Nails Initiative' workforce development event for youth in March 2026.

Highlighted severe understaffing and mandatory overtime issues facing local correctional officers.

Detailed the physical and mental toll of correctional officer shortages and excessive overtime.