Oakley City Council members Diane Burgis and Kevin Romick were both recently placed on committees that could help make some changes to Contra Costa County in the near future.
Oakley Councilmember, Diane Burgis, has been appointed to the Transportation Communication and Public Works Policy Committee as a representative of the Women’s Caucus for the League of Cities. As one of eight committees, Burgis and counterparts will be charged with reviewing both state and federal legislation as it relates to issues of transportation funding, construction, public works, telecommunications, and other related areas. The Committee recommends to the League Board of Directors positions on pending legislation.
The Women’s Caucus is a diversity group organized within the League of California Cities. The Caucus endorses and supports the League of California Cities’ mission to restore and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy in order to enhance the quality of life for all Californians and to support policies that directly promote the development and redevelopment of safe and healthy cities. Their mission, as a bipartisan and multicultural group of elected or appointed officials and their colleagues, is to support women in public office, support issues that affect and benefit women, and provide a network of support for both men and women at the local level who are working to overcome barriers for women.
Councilmember Burgis said, “I am honored to serve on a League Committee to work together with other elected officials to exchange information and to be a collective force influencing policy decisions that affect cities throughout the State, including Oakley.”
Just announced as well was Councilmember Kevin Romick’s election as the Chair of the Contra Costa Transportation Committee.
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is a public agency formed by Contra Costa voters in 1988 to manage the Countyʹs transportation sales tax program and to do countywide transportation planning.
The CCTA is responsible for maintaining and improving Contra Costa County’s transportation system by planning, funding, and delivering critical infrastructure projects and programs that connect our communities, foster a strong economy, increase sustainability, and safely and efficiently get people where they need to go. The Authority is also the Countyʹs designated Congestion Management Agency, responsible for putting programs in place to keep traffic levels manageable.
“I am pleased to be the Chair of such an important committee. It is CCTA that is leading the roadway improvements on Highway 4 that are so critical for our residents,” said Chairman Romick.
Information provided by City of Oakley
