COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Board of Supervisors

 

DATE:

February 23, 2011

BOARD MEETING DATE:

March 15, 2011

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

 

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Supervisor Rose Jacobs Gibson

Supervisor Don Horsley

SUBJECT:

Appointment to the First 5 Commission

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Appoint Lee Michelson to the First 5 Commission to a term expiring December 31, 2013.

   
   
   

BACKGROUND:

The First 5 Commission is focused on funding early childhood development, health care, parent education and other programs that improve services for children from a pre-natal stage through age five and their families.

 

DISCUSSION:

Lee Michelson has an extensive background in healthcare administration and is currently the Executive Director of the Sequoia Healthcare District. He has previously been the Executive Director of the San Mateo County Health Care Foundation. He has a strong interest in the health care field and especially in the educational needs of young children. Lee Michelson will be a valuable asset to the First 5 Commission as a Public Member of the Board.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.