RCRC gathered at its annual reception on Wednesday, January 17th, to celebrate the RCRC 2024 Officers and to honor the recipients of the 2023 Rural Leadership Awards.
The Rural Leadership Awards are presented to two public officials who have demonstrated an understanding of, and distinctive leadership regarding rural county issues. RCRC honored Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (SD-4), for her role in tackling unlicensed cannabis operations, securing budgetary resources for rural counties, and advocating on key issues of importance for rural communities, such as property insurance, energy, and wildfire. The second recipient was Assembly Member Vince Fong (AD-32) for his leadership championing policies to mitigate and prevent wildfires and efforts to enhance the accountability, effectiveness, and efficiency of state spending.
The 2024 RCRC Officers were installed during the Board of Directors meeting earlier that day, with the official Oath of Office administered by California State Senator John Laird (SD-17). RCRC Chair, Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez; First Vice Chair, Modoc County Supervisor Geri Byrne; Second Vice Chair, Mariposa County Supervisor Miles Menetrey; and Immediate Past President, Butte County Supervisor Doug Teeter, were recognized at the reception for leading the organization in championing policies on behalf of California’s rural counties.
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