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The Commission oversees the work of First 5 Alameda County, which supports the health, development, and well-being of our youngest children through their first five years. The eight-member volunteer Commissioners are selected and appointed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors based on their expertise in early care and education, health care, social services, and children with special needs.

Meeting calendar

2025 Meeting Calendar 

All meetings are open to the public. People who wish to attend the meeting can join online via Zoom or in person at our Conference Center at 1115 Atlantic Ave, Alameda, CA 94501.

Interpretation services are available in Spanish or Chinese upon request. Please contact Julia Otani at julia.otani@first5alameda.org or call (510) 227-6987 ten business days in advance if you need translation/interpretation support.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
11:00 AM–12:30PM
COMMISSION
9:00 AM– 11:30 AM
AGENDA ITEMS
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Thursday,
February 6
Thursday,
February 13
Election of Officers
FY 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Modification
FY 2024-25 Mid-Year Investment Update
Thursday,
April 17
Thursday,
April 24
First reading of FY 2025-26 Budget
First reading of Long-Range Financial Plan
First 5 CA Annual Report
Thursday,
May 29
Thursday,
June 5
Final adoption of FY 2025-56 Budget
FY 2025-26 Contract Authorizations
Approval of FY 2025-26 Strategic Plan
Final Reading of Long-Range Financial Plan
ACERA 401(h)
GASB 54 Fund Balance Commitment
Thursday,
August 14
Thursday,
August 21
TBD
Thursday,
October 2
Tuesday,
October 14
Adoption of FY 2024-25 Financial Audit Report
FY 2024-25 Investment Report
Thursday,
December 4
Thursday,
December 11
F5AC Annual Report Submission to First 5 CA
F5AC Annual Report

Meet First 5 Alameda County Commissioners 

Cecilia Oregón

Commissioner, Chair

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Andrea Ford

Commissioner

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Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas

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Clarissa Doutherd

Commissioner

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Josh Thurman

Commissioner

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Tomás A. Magaña

Commissioner

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Karina Moreno

Commissioner

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Kimi Watkins-Tartt

Commissioner

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Teleconference Guidelines

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, First 5 Alameda County Commission meetings and committee meetings are held by teleconference only. No physical location will be available for these teleconference meetings; however, members of the public will be able to watch or participate in the meetings, as noted below.

Watch and provide public comments to teleconference meetings
  • Written Comment are accepted 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting, unless otherwise noted on the meeting agenda. To provide written comment on an item on the agenda or to raise an issue as Public Input, you may send an email to julia.otani@first5alameda.org. Please include your name, and either the agenda item number you are addressing, or that your comment falls under Public Input. Copies of all written comments submitted by the deadline above will be provided to each Commissioner and will be added to the official record. Written comments submitted after the deadline will only be added to the official meeting record. Comments will NOT be read into the record.
  • Spoken public comments will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission or Committee, click on the following link to access a Zoom-based meeting. You may also call into the meeting by smartphone. Please read the following instructions carefully.

You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in-browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. You will be asked to enter an email address and name

Offer spoken public comment in-person
  • We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak.
  • When the Commission or Committee Chair calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on “raise hand.” The staff will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak.
  • When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Brown Act, those requiring accommodation for these meetings should notify First 5 Alameda County 24 hours prior to the meeting at (510) 227-6987 or julia.otani@first5alameda.org

Equity Statement

As part of our continued work to center equity in our programming, investments, and advocacy, we engaged in a participatory agencywide learning and development process to update our equity statement to encompass our current work, intentions for continuous learning and improvement, and commitment to accountability.

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Every extra year of exposure
to a positive childhood environment makes a significant impact on long-term outcomes.

Dr. Raj Chetty, William A. Ackman Professor of Economics at Harvard University