WEST COUNTY FORUM

Thursday, September 11

The West County Forum is truly looking forward to having Cheryl Cotton, newly selected West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent, as our guest speak at the next Forum! This “homegrown” leader is from West County and has had a lot of experience locally, and most recently as Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction in instruction, measurement, and administration branch of the CA Department of Education.

Be sure to reserve your seat for this beloved local favorite!

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West Contra Costa Unified School District

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Mark your calendars for some more exciting West County Forums coming up!

Oktoberfest 9 Kimberly Rogers – President, Contra Costa College

November 13 Betty Yee – Former Controller, State of California / 2026 CA Gubernatorial Candidate

December 11 Desiree Heveroh – Keeper of Richmond’s History / Homegrown Rosie

DO YOU HAVE ANY FORUM SPEAKER/TOPIC IDEAS? IF SO, PLEASE SUBMIT THEM TO RUTHIE ABELSON OLIVAS (CONTACT INFO ABOVE).

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Ruthie Abelson Olivas

West County Forum Secretary

In August, District Attorney Diana Becton was our guest speaker and the turnout was amazing! DA Becton discussed her extensive experience to include as the elected presiding judge in Conta Costa. She also shared the various successful programs her office has implemented, and a recent effort to recall her.

Ruthie Abelson Olivas

West County Forum Secretary

Thursday, August 14

The West County Forum is honored and excited to have Contra Costa County District Attorney (DA) Diana Becton return as our guest speaker. She will be discussing her extensive experience to include as the elected presiding judge in Conta Costa. DA Becton will also share the various programs her office has implemented and discuss the effort to recall her. Please RSVP soon as we expect this to be a well-attended Forum.

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District Attorney, Diana Becton

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Mark your calendars for some more exciting West County Forums coming up!

September 11 Cheryl Cotton – Superintendent, West Contra Costa County USD

Oktoberfest 9 Kimberly Rogers – President, Contra Costa College

November 13 Betty Yee – Former Controller, State of California/ 2026 CA Gubernatorial Candidate

December 11 Desiree Heveroh – Keeper of Richmond’s History/Homegrown Rosie

DO YOU HAVE ANY FORUM SPEAKER/TOPIC IDEAS? IF SO, PLEASE SUBMIT THEM TO RUTHIE ABELSON OLIVAS (CONTACT INFO ABOVE).

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Ruthie Abelson Olivas

West County Forum Secretary

In July, we had a packed Forum! Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia was gracious to once again be our guest speaker. In the past, we have heard updates from him about what is going on in the county. This time, however, was even more impactful as he gave us a very detailed perspective on how economic cuts at the federal level are impacting us at the local level.

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Ruthie Abelson Olivas

West County Forum Secretary