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Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County

Description

The purpose of Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County is to partner with low-income families and individuals to help them achieve economic and social stability, to build community, and to advocate for social and economic justice by building relationships with clients and communities, embracing diversity, advocating for change in public policy, partnering with other organizations, and ensuring the participation of low income persons in the development and implementation of programs and projects. (Formerly Sonoma County People for Economic Opportunity).

Authority

Amended Articles of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State on December 18, 2002. Resolution of the CAP Board of Directors, dated 5/28/10, expanded membership from 15 to 18 members.

Duties

To establish policy and direction for the agency, to ensure agency's financial integrity, and to act as liaison with the community.

Term

Three years.

Contacts

All Board members can be contacted via the central administration office at 1300 North Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401,707-544-6911, (fax) 707-526-2918; email: www.info@capsonoma.org or contact Oscar Chavez, Executive Director - 707-544-6911.

Meeting Schedule

Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., 1300 North Dutton, Santa Rosa

Compensation

Volunteer.

Membership Composition

18 members: 6 members appointed by the Board of Supervisors (public sector), 6 members representing the needs of the low income residents in a given area and chosen by those residents (low income sector),and 6 members representing the business community (private sector members).

18 Members
RepresentingMember NameAppointmentTerm Expires
Low Income SectorIrma Garcia9/20109/13/2013
Low Income SectorJamie Padilla1/20121/31/2015
Low Income SectorJennie Tasheff6/20126/1/2015
Low Income SectorLeslie James "Jim" WrightReappt 9/20109/1/2013
Low Income SectorYesica Sanchez11/201211/1/2013
Low Income SectorVacant
Private SectorDave Imoto2/20122/1/2015
Private SectorLeigh Hall, M.D.Reappt 7/20117/1/2014
Private SectorPamela Jorgensen11/201111/1/2014
Private SectorPatricia KutaReappt 3/20123/1/2015
Private SectorStephanie Puentes8/01/20118/1/2014
Private SectorVacant
Public SectorCarmen GarciaSumm Act #33, 6/7/20117/7/2013
Public SectorFrank BricenoSumm Act #23, 5/14/20134/1/2016
Public SectorJim SheltonSumm Act #19, 4/24/20124/21/2015
Public SectorKaren EricksonSumm Act #48, 8/9/2011 (6/30/10-6/30/13)6/30/2012
Public SectorMelody MonteroSumm Act #22, 2/28/20122/27/2014
Public SectorSteve ThomasReappt 3/20113/1/2014

Need more information? Contact us via email at maddybook@sonoma-county.org.

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