Welcome to my web site! I hope that this two-way
communication medium is helpful in serving you as a Contra Costa County
Supervisor. This site is intended to be a way for you to share your thoughts
directly with me. I urge your feedback and comments on matters of concern to you
and welcome hearing from you. It has always been my belief that I can serve you
better if I know of your opinions and concerns and I value what you have to say.
Supervisors make decisions on many subjects – from the
management of social programs to service decisions. We also make land use and
environmental decisions that affect the quality of life of all Contra Costans.
Each Supervisor also has areas of particular interest, and that certainly is the
case for me. I have always focused on what I believe are the "basics"
of government: responsible finances, transportation and public safety.
My focus on these three areas is based upon the fact that
they are collective needs – things which people cannot provide for themselves.
People rely on government as a provider of transportation infrastructure and
service throughout the county. People count on government to deliver effective
police and fire services. In order to provide these public services, the county
must be financially sound. Financial stability provides options and choices for
service delivery to the people.
There are many ways in which my office can serve as a
bridge between you and the county government. Oftentimes, my office can assist
you and your neighbors in solving a problem – or directing you to the proper
person within a County department or other agencies to help you sort out an
issue. My office will initiate contact within the department and track these
matters until you get an answer.
The best way to get advice or assistance is to send a
letter or email to my office regarding your concern. A written statement (it
does not have to be fancy) is the best way to get results. Please include your
name, email and mailing address and phone number so my office can contact
you.
I look forward to hearing from you and also welcome your
comments about how we can improve this web site.
Sincerely,
Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema
A PERSONAL NOTE
There are many areas of interest in government.
I am always interested in knowing of your concerns and interests. I ask for your
involvement as we move forward in addressing the issues that are important to you.
I look forward to hearing from you and hope that this web site
provides an additional link for sharing your
views and communicating your opinions on the subjects of importance to
you. Together we can make a difference.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Contra Costa County is home to
approximately 1,030,000 people and over 23,000 businesses that are served by 19
cities, more than 250 special districts and the County government. With an annual
budget of over $1.5 billion, Contra Costa County is the 9th largest
county in California and grew to 1,157,000 million people by the year 2007.
The county also provides
municipal services for the more than 157,000 residents of the unincorporated areas. If
Contra Costa were a city, it would be the County's largest.
DISTRICT 2
District 2 has seven incorporated cities within its
boundaries: Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pinole and
approximately 1/3 of Walnut Creek (including Rossmoor). In
addition, there are the unincorporated communities of: Alhambra Valley, Briones,
Canyon,
Crockett, Pacheco (north of Hwy. 4), Port Costa, Rodeo, Saranap,
Tara Hills, Tormey and Walnut Creek (West of 680). District 2 has large areas of undeveloped watershed
and recreational park lands as well as expanses of open-space devoted to cattle
grazing.
The Carquinez Strait shoreline contains the bulk of the
heavy industrial sites. In fact, three of the county’s 4 oil-refining
facilities are located within District 2 boundaries. The fourth, Richmond
Chevron, is upwind of this district. As a result, all issues regarding
industrial safety are extremely important to the people of District 2.
From the grace of historic Martinez, Crockett and Pinole,
the semi-rural ambiance of Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda, to the vibrant growth
of Hercules; District 2 is the most diverse of the five supervisorial districts
within Contra Costa County.
The newest addition to District
2 is Rossmoor, the host of of experience. The vitality and richness of District 2 is
a result of its diversity of cultures. Need I say that it is
with great pride that I am able to represent the interests of the residents of
District 2.
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