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.
Duties
To establish policy and direction for the agency, to ensure agency's financial integrity, and to act as liaison with the community.
Term
Two years (for public sector member).
Membership Composition
15 member Board consisting of: 5 members appointed by the Board of Supervisors (public sector); 5 members representing the needs of the low income residents in a given area and chosen by those residents (low income sector); 5 members representing the business community (private sector members).
Contacts
All Board members can be contacted via the central administration office at 1300 North Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, 544-6911, (fax) 526-2918; email: www.capsonoma.org or contact Oscar Chavez, Executive Director - 544-6911.
Meeting Schedule
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., 1300 North Dutton, Santa Rosa.
Compensation
Volunteer.
Members
| Name |
Representing |
Appointment Date |
Term Expires |
| Jesus Andrade | Low Income Sector | 12/08 | 12/31/2009 |
| Barbara Barney | Private Sector | 3/09 | 3/31/2011 |
| Arnie Barragan | Low Income Sector | 2/08 | 2/28/2010 |
| Debbie Blanton | Private Sector | 7/08 | 7/31/2010 |
| Karen Erickson | Private Sector | 6/08 | 6/30/2010 |
| Irma Garcia | Low Income Sector | 09/08 | 9/1/2010 |
| Patricia Kuta | Public Sector | reappt. 08-0395; 4/22/08 | 3/31/2010 |
| Marguerite Longtin | Public Sector | reappt. 08-0287; 4/1/08 | 4/1/2010 |
| Melody Montero | Public Sector | reappt. 09-0610; 6/23/09 | 5/31/2011 |
| Jim Shelton | Private Sector | 02/08 | 2/1/2010 |
| Steve Thomas | Public Sector | reappt. 09-0469; 5/12/09 | 3/31/2011 |
| Vacant | Private Sector | | |
| Vacant | Public Sector | | |
| Francisco Vazquez | Low Income Sector | 01/08 | 1/31/2010 |
| Leslie James "Jim" Wright | Low Income Sector | 09/08 | 9/1/2010 |
Need more information? Contact us via email at maddybook@sonoma-county.org.
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