To prohibit election intimidation in compliance with state laws in response to concerns Pres. Trump is trying to influence results
By Dawn Kruger Community and Media Relations Coordinator Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department
Martinez, California – As voting gets underway for the November 3rd General Election, Contra Costa County’s Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters, District Attorney and Sheriff are standing together to ensure every voter can cast a ballot safely and with confidence.
California has long led the nation in protecting the right to vote, and its election safeguards keep getting stronger. The Peace Act (AB 2642), signed into law in September 2024, established clear protections for voters and election workers in all 58 counties by explicitly prohibiting intimidation and threats at the polls. It treats the presence of a firearm, or even a replica of one, at a polling place as unlawful intimidation, and it gives voters, election officials, and election workers the right to take civil legal action against anyone who tries to intimidate or coerce them.
Legislation signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this September builds on that foundation. The new laws make it a felony to tamper with ballots, election records, or voting equipment, guard voters against deepfakes and deception, and expand access to the ballot box, giving election and law enforcement officials across the state more tools to keep elections safe, secure, and fair. For Contra Costa County voters, that means every ballot, whether cast at a polling place, dropped in a drop box, or returned by mail, is protected from the moment it’s cast until the final count.
In his signing statement Newsom said, “Donald Trump won’t stop until he can exert dictatorial control over your free vote and disenfranchise millions of people this November. California will stop him at every opportunity. We have no bigger task than fighting to protect the right to vote from interference and meddling – the future of democracy is on the line. These bills today build upon the wall California has built to safeguard our electoral process.”
Contra Costa voters can vote their way with confidence, say the three County officials.
“As the Chief Elections Officer for Contra Costa County, I want to encourage all eligible Contra Costa residents to vote and to know that we expect another safe and secure election,” said Kristin B. Connelly, Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters. “I also want to reassure voters that we take extensive safety precautions in every election. We partner closely with local law enforcement to ensure that all Contra Costa Voters can feel confident voting with their preferred method either by drop box, through the post office, or in-person.”
Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton said, “Your vote is your voice, and we will protect it. From the mailbox to the drop box to the polling place, my office and our law enforcement partners are making sure every eligible voter in Contra Costa County can cast a ballot freely, safely, and with confidence that their voice will be heard.”
“As the election approaches, the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office is working with its law enforcement partners to ensure this election is safe and that we will help protect residents’ right to vote,” said Sheriff David Livingston.
However, the Contra Costa County Elections Division still uses the controversial Dominion voting equipment purchased in 2018 that has removal flash drives, as well as Scytle software. (See related articles here, here and here)
Since then, Dominion Voting Systems, a Canadian company, was purchased in 2025 by election reform advocate Scott Leiendecker under a new company called Liberty Vote based in Denver, Colorado.
For more information on how or where to vote, visit the Contra Costa County Elections website www.contracostavote.gov.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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Richmond Promise Executive Director Christopher Whitmore (center) with Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey (right) and members of the Contra Costa County Board of Education, (L-R) President Sarah Butler, Daniel Nathan-Heiss, Vice President Yazmin Llamas, Mike Maxwell, Annette Lewis and student members, Melanie Hernandez-Rios and Valeria Gonzalez-Sandoval. Photo: CCCOE
By Marcus Walton, Director, Communications and Special Projects, Contra Costa County Office of Education
PLEASANT HILL, Calif.— Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey and the County Board of Education recognized Richmond Promise for a decade of helping students in Richmond pursue higher education and career opportunities.
Since its founding in 2016, Richmond Promise has awarded more than $14 million in scholarships to students, according to the organization. Among scholarship recipients, 91% identify as people of color or Indigenous, and 64% are the first in their families to pursue higher education.
“Students in our county need Education Champions like Richmond Promise to make connections and give them a leg up to pursue their dreams,” Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey said. “Programs that provide scholarships and pathways to higher education or job training are the lifelines our kids need, and we need more of them. Thank you to Executive Director Christopher Whitmore, his team, and the Richmond Promise Board of Directors for 10 years of investing in future leaders.”
Richmond Promise is a communitywide college success initiative dedicated to expanding access to higher education for Richmond students and supporting them throughout their academic journeys. Through scholarships, student success programs and partnerships with local organizations, the nonprofit works to build a culture that encourages college enrollment, persistence, and graduation.
The organization’s approach begins with early college awareness and continues through financial literacy, college access, and college completion. Through scholarships, financial aid support, workshops, coaching, career mentorship and peer networks, Richmond Promise helps students navigate the path to higher education and career success.
By connecting students with resources and opportunities, Richmond Promise aims to remove barriers to educational attainment while helping develop future leaders who can contribute to and strengthen their communities.
The Education Champion Award recognizes community partners that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to supporting students, schools and educational programs across Contra Costa County. Honorees help expand opportunities, strengthen community connections, and provide resources that support public education.
About Contra Costa County Office of Education
One of 58 counties in California, Contra Costa County has the 11th largest public-school student population in the state (approximately 169,225 students). Officially established in 1932, CCCOE has a long history of providing direct services to some of the county’s most vulnerable students, including young people who are incarcerated, homeless, or in foster care, as well as students who have severe physical or emotional challenges.
CCCOE also provides support services to schools and school districts in Contra Costa County; services that can be handled most effectively and economically on a regional basis rather than by each of the county’s 286 schools or 18 school districts. These services range from budget approval and fiscal support to technology infrastructure, communication support, and high-level professional development opportunities for educators. CCCOE maintains a website at www.cocoschools.org.
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Ends midday call-ins, reduces number of jurors summoned, aligns with most Bay Area courts
By Dan Radovich, ADA and Communications Manager, Contra Costa County Superior Court
MARTINEZ, Calif. – Beginning January 4, 2027, the Contra Costa County Superior Court will transition to a weekly jury summons model. Residents will be summoned for jury service less often under this new model, which is projected to reduce the number of jurors summoned each year by approximately 20%. The change also eliminates midday call-ins. Instead, jurors will know the day before whether they need to report. The first summonses under the weekly model will be mailed beginning November 9, 2026.
The change results, in part, from the Court’s strategic planning process and the feedback residents provided about their experience with jury service in Contra Costa County. The Court reviewed its jury operations and historical data, identifying weekly summonsing as a practical way to make jury service less disruptive. Weekly summonsing also brings the Court in line with most other Bay Area courts, which already summon jurors by the week.
What the Change Means for Jurors
Residents will be summoned for a service week instead of a single day. Under the Court’s new model:
- A full day’s notice. Jurors will check their reporting instructions by 5:00 p.m. beginning the court day before their service week. Jurors who are not asked to report must continue to check their reporting instructions each court day until their service week ends.
- Service is complete if not asked to report during service week. Jurors who are not asked to report during their service week will have fulfilled their jury service and will not be summoned again for at least 12 months.
Service weeks will begin on Monday, or Tuesday when Monday is a court holiday. Under the current system, jurors are often instructed to call in at 11:30 a.m. and then asked to report by 1:00 p.m. that afternoon. The new weekly model eliminates midday call-ins and same-day reporting. However, it does not change what happens when jurors report. Under the statewide “one day or one trial” policy, jurors
who report and are not assigned to a courtroom will complete their jury service that same day. Jurors assigned to a courtroom for jury selection or impaneled on a trial will return as directed by the judge.
Expected Impact
In 2025, the Court mailed over 305,000 jury summonses to support more than 250 criminal, civil, and probate jury trials. Weekly summonsing allows Jury Services to better match the number of jurors asked to report with courtroom needs on a given day. Based on its analysis of 2025 data, the Court projects the model will:
- Reduce the number of annual summonses by approximately 61,000.
- Save approximately $31,000 a year in printing and postage costs.
The Court will evaluate actual results following implementation, including summons volume, failure-to-appear rates, juror utilization, and courthouse operations.
“Jury service is an important civic responsibility, but we also recognize that it can be challenging to fit into work, family, and other obligations,” said Sarah Lind, Court Executive Officer and Jury Commissioner. “This new model is a meaningful step toward making jury service more predictable and manageable for residents, while continuing to meet the needs of our courtrooms.”
Jurors will continue to have the option to receive their reporting instructions by text message or email. Additional information about the Court’s new jury summons model and instructions for signing up for text message and email notifications are available on the Juror Service Center page of the Court’s website: contracosta.courts.ca.gov/jury. Jury Services may be contacted by phone at (925) 608-1001.
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AVAIO Digital data center rendering and Mayor Dionne Adams official photo. Source: City of Pittsburg
PITTSBURG, CA — Mayor Dionne Adams issued the following statement today, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026:
On Monday, October 26, the Pittsburg City Council will consider a 45-day emergency moratorium on future data center development, including Phases II and III of the AVAIO project. This follows months of residents speaking up, asking questions and sharing concerns about what data centers mean for their families and neighborhoods.
Although my employer’s involvement has required me to recuse myself from recent project-related decisions, my responsibility to listen to residents and help ensure their questions are answered has remained central to my work as Mayor.
For the last few months, I directed the City Manager and staff to expand their outreach across the City, online and in-person, and called for a dedicated Council meeting focused entirely on data centers – where the creation of a community advisory council followed. More recently, I’ve routinely requested formal updates from the City Manager to the public, all of this ultimately leading to the upcoming moratorium vote.
The City’s advisory council is currently developing recommendations for future data center policies, and the Council’s upcoming moratorium vote will enable council to complete that work.
Pittsburg is my home, too. As our understanding of data centers and AI infrastructure evolves, we have a responsibility to keep learning and responding to the people whose lives and neighborhoods are affected. I won’t get every decision right, but I will always listen, take your concerns seriously, and do what I believe is in the best interests of Pittsburg and its residents, even when I cannot vote on every individual item.
To everyone who has taken the time to speak with me, attend a meeting or ask a difficult question: thank you. You deserve a City government that hears you and responds.
Monday’s meeting agenda has not yet been published on the City’s website. Please check the Agendas and Minutes page, later, here: Pittsburg, CA – Agendas & Minutes.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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Montalvin Park Playground Work Area Map. Source: CCC Public Works
By Carrie Ricci, Deputy Director, Contra Costa County Public Works Department
Unincorporated Contra Costa County, CA – A contractor for Contra Costa County Public Works will perform maintenance to the rubberized surfacing in one of the play areas at Montalvin Park, located between San Pablo and Hercules in West County, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., barring unforeseen circumstances. The play area will remain closed for the remainder of the week with access restored on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, weather permitting.
The purpose of this work is to apply treatment to the rubberized surface beneath the play area structures. The play area should not be accessed while the fencing is in place. Walking on the surface during the curing process can affect the finished product. Maintaining the integrity of the newly treated surface is essential to ensuring long-term safety for all park users.
Contra Costa County Public Works appreciates the community’s cooperation and understanding as this essential work is performed.
About Contra Costa County Public Works Department
The Contra Costa County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord and Byron Airport in Byron. For more information about CCCPWD, please visit us at: www.cccpublicworks.org.
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Big Oak Tree Park, Clyde Work Area Map. Source: CCC Public Works
By Carrie Ricci, Deputy Director, Contra Costa County Public Works Department
Clyde, CA – A contractor for Contra Costa County Public Works will perform repairs and maintenance to the rubberized surfacing in the play area at Big Oak Tree Park on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., barring unforeseen circumstances. The play area will remain closed for the remainder of the week and will reopen on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, weather permitting.
The purpose of this work is to complete repairs and apply treatment to the rubberized surface beneath the play area structures. The play area should not be accessed while the fencing is in place. Walking on the surface during the curing process can affect the finished product. Maintaining the integrity of the newly treated surface is essential to ensuring long-term safety for all park users.
Contra Costa County Public Works appreciates the community’s cooperation and understanding as this essential work is performed.
About Contra Costa County Public Works Department
The Contra Costa County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord and Byron Airport in Byron. For more information about CCCPWD, please visit us at: www.cccpublicworks.org.
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Work area maps. Source: CCC Public Works
By Carrie Ricci, Deputy Director, Contra Costa County Public Works Department
Alamo, CA – A contractor for Contra Costa County Public Works will perform tree pruning at Andrew H. Young Park, located at the corner of Danville Blvd. and Jackson Way in Alamo. Work will be performed on Friday, October 23, 2026, barring unforeseen circumstances. The work will take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., weather permitting. The park will not be accessible while work is in progress. The work includes pruning one (1) tree, in preparation for the upcoming Christmas Tree Lighting Festivities.
In addition, a contractor for Contra Costa County Public Works will perform repairs and maintenance to the rubberized surfacing in the play area at Hemme Station Park at Hemme Avenue and Danville Blvd. on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., barring unforeseen circumstances. The play area will remain closed for the remainder of the week and will reopen on Monday, November 2, 2026, weather permitting.
The purpose of this work is to complete repairs and apply treatment to the rubberized surface beneath the play area structures. The play area should not be accessed while the fencing is in place. Walking on the surface during the curing process can affect the finished product. Maintaining the integrity of the newly treated surface is essential to ensuring long-term safety for all park users.
Contra Costa County Public Works appreciates the community’s cooperation and understanding as this essential work is performed.
About Contra Costa County Public Works Department
The Contra Costa County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord and Byron Airport in Byron. For more information about CCCPWD, please visit us at: www.cccpublicworks.org.
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While still Brentwood City Manager, Harold Duffey speaks at the Brentwood City Council meeting on Oct. 5, 2026. Video screenshot
Paid 4 months of salary and benefits
Council possibly violates state open meeting law process
By Allen D. Payton
At the beginning of the special meeting about pickleball courts on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, Brentwood Mayor Susannah Meyer announced the resignation of City Manager G. Harold Duffey that had was effective, last Friday, Oct. 16th, after little over a year in the position.
It was announced on Oct. 5, 2025, that the council planned to hire Duffey on Oct. 28th which they did. He had been working as the Assistant City Administrator in Oakland. Then in June, after text messages were released out of the City of Oakland involving Duffey and then Oakland City Administrator Jestin Johnson, according to a ContraCosta.news report, Duffey was placed on paid leave.
According to a Contra Costa Pulse report, “Duffey has faced allegations from Brentwood employees regarding gender-based discrimination and unprofessional conduct. Letters from multiple employee associations highlighted concerns about his treatment of women in the workplace and referenced prior ‘degrading and unprofessional’ text messages from his time in Oakland. Employees requested that Duffey be placed on administrative leave while an independent investigation is conducted.”
Duffey Did Not Request to Have Complaints & Charges Lodged Against Him During Special Council Meeting
Then at the special council meeting on October 5th, under Item D.1, the Council was prepared to hold a “Hearing of Specific Complaints or Charges Against a Public Employee (If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(2))” with the description, “If requested by the affected employee…hear the specific complaints or charges against the employee in open session.” But Duffey, “the affected employee” chose not to. Following a delay in the meeting while awaiting Duffey’s request or response, Teresa Fairbanks, the City’s Interim Human Resources Director and Risk Manager, announced, “The affected public employee is not requesting to have the specific complaints or charges against him be heard in open session.” Instead, they were dealt with in Closed Session.
Then, in his defense, Duffey spoke from the podium where residents and others offer their public comments defending himself and pleading for his job. He said, “I do love the city of Brentwood and I really enjoyed, enjoy working for the city of Brentwood. So, I do want to say remember how I came in and remember over the last nine months, what you have been able to accomplish and the energy and how you moved the city forward.”
“I just want to remind the council that under my contract, please read the contract, there is 8.4. that simply says ‘good cause’ and if you find there’s something that I’ve done requires a good cause dismissal, there is a cure for that. And that cure is a 30-day notice for correction and if correction doesn’t occur, then you can terminate,” he stated.
“Also, you have the…’without cause’ or ‘no cause’. That is an easier method, but I do ask you to remember the record that you have established,” Duffey continued. “I wish the city of Brentwood no harm, I as a city manager always recognize there is a relationship that we have. If the relationship doesn’t work for the parties, we leave amicably. As I said, I love the city of Brentwood. I cherish my relationship with each one of you. You bring energy and excitement to the table. And with that..” he ran out of time of the two minutes the mayor allotted to each public speaker. (See 18:43 mark of meeting video)
The Brentwood Council Meetings list on the City’s website for October 2026 does not show the Closed Session meeting held on Friday, Oct. 16th. Screenshot source: City of Brentwood
Report Out from Closed Session
At Monday’s meeting Meyer said, “I’d like to provide a report out from our Closed Session meeting. I’m going to report out from our meeting on Oct. 16, 2026, on the resignation of G. Harold Duffey as city manager in an action taken by the city council in Closed Session. On Oct. 16, 2026, Mr. Duffey submitted his written, voluntary and unconditional resignation from his position as city manager effective that same day.”
“At a Closed Session held on Oct. 5, 2026, the City Council authorized me to execute a separation and general release agreement with Mr. Duffey. The motion was made by Councilmember Mendoza and seconded by Councilmember Orlemans. The motion passed unanimously.”
“Under the agreement the City will pay Mr. Duffey $104,550.13 in settlement compensation equivalent to four months of salary, plus, $19,702.22 for accrued unused vacation and personal leave for a total gross amount of $124,252.35.
In exchange, Mr. Duffey agreed to a general release of claims arising from his employment with and separation from the City. Mr. Duffey and I executed the separation and general release agreement Oct. 16, 2026. That concludes my report.”
However, following the Closed Session meeting on Oct. 5th, Meyer said, “We are back from Closed Session with nothing to report out.” Plus, the Closed Session meeting on Oct. 16th does not appear on the City’s agenda page either under regular or special meetings. www.brentwoodca.gov/government/meeting-information Yet, because it was a personnel matter regarding something that had yet to be finalized with the city manager, she could not report out until last Friday at the earliest following the Closed Session meeting that day.
City Manager’s webpage on the Brentwood city website as of 10/20/26. Screenshot source: City of Brentwood
As of Tuesday, Oct. 20th, Duffy’s photo and name were still on the City Manager’s page of the City’s website. See City Manager | Brentwood, CA
Questions for City Staff
In response to who is the current acting city manager, Assistant City Manager Terrance Davis said, “I remain the Acting City Manager until the Council takes further action.”
He and City Attorney Thomas L. Smith were informed about the Oct. 16th meeting agenda not appearing on the City’s webpage and asked the following: “Was there a glitch with the City’s agenda webpage? Was the meeting publicly noticed at least 24 hours before? If so, please provide a copy of the notice. If not, how can the Council hold a Closed Session meeting without first placing it on an agenda and announcing it to the public?”
Finally, they were asked, “Why didn’t Mayor Meyer report out from last Friday’s Closed Session meeting that day instead of waiting until the beginning of yesterday’s special meeting?”
Neither responded prior to publication time. Please check back later for any updates to this report.
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Student and Adult Humanitarians to be recognized at Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony
Deadline: Nov. 6
By Kristi Jourdan, PIO, Contra Costa County Office of Communications & Media
(Martinez, CA) – Contra Costa County seeks nominations for Humanitarians of the Year to be recognized during the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ceremony.
The deadline to submit candidates for consideration is November 6, 2026.
The event will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 19.
The Board of Supervisors will recognize two individuals, one adult and one student leader, whose dedication to others embodies the spirit and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the January event.
Nominate a community member and/or student whose accomplishments and actions go above and beyond to positively impact Contra Costa County, its residents, and communities. Please nominate candidates who demonstrate leadership, commitment to the community, and personal integrity.
To submit online nominations and learn more about the County’s celebration, visit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony website.
Orbisonia Village and new Bay Point Library. Rendering credit: Architects Orange
Mixed-use development will bring 167 affordable homes and a new public library to Bay Point
By Brody Fernandez, Communications Director, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston
(Martinez, CA) – Contra Costa County will join community leaders, project partners, and residents Tuesday, Oct. 20, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Orbisonia Village and Bay Point Library, a major mixed-use development that will bring a new public library and affordable housing to the Bay Point community.
The groundbreaking ceremony will begin at 1p.m., at 570 S. Broadway Avenue, in Bay Point.
The first phase of Orbisonia Village will include a new 20,900-square-foot library and 167 affordable rental homes. The development is located on a 3.31-acre site at Bailey Road and Maylard Street, within walking distance of the Pittsburg-Bay Point BART Station.
“It’s exciting to see the County’s long-term redevelopment vision come to life with Orbisonia Village, creating a vibrant community for about 1,000 residents and a new library near BART,” said Board Chair Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor.
Designed by Architects Orange, it will be built and owned by project developer, Pacific West Communities of Idaho, a major affordable‑housing developer active across California, with over 11,000 low‑income units built and more than 140 Tax Credit Allocation Committee/low-income housing tax credit projects, specializing in family, senior and special‑needs housing. It is part of The Pacific Companies.
A New Library at the Heart of the Community
For the first time in 50 years, the County is building a new library. The Bay Point Library will replace the community’s existing library space inside the Riverview Middle School Library and will provide a modern public facility designed to serve residents of all ages.
The library will feature a maker space, children’s room, teen space, quiet reading room, an upper-level balcony, six study rooms and a large community meeting room.
The planned Orbisonia Village in Bay Point. Rendering credit: Architects Orange
Affordable Housing and Access to Opportunity
The first phase of Orbisonia Village will provide a total of 169 residential units, including 167 affordable rental homes and two manager units. The affordable homes will serve households earning between 30-70 percent of the area’s median income, with a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes designed to accommodate individuals and families.
As part of its broader investment in the project, the County has pursued state funding to support affordable housing, the new library, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, transit service and bus shelters, transit passes for residents, and workforce development and anti-displacement programs.
A Long-Term Investment in Bay Point
Orbisonia Village builds on years of planning and public investment in the Bay Point community. The project site is located within an area that has been the focus of the County’s housing and redevelopment efforts for many years.
District V Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston proudly represents Bay Point, the home of the new Library and the Orbisonia Village.
“For the first time in 50 years, Contra Costa County is opening a brand-new library right here in District V,” Scales-Preston said. “Bay Point is the largest unincorporated community in Contra Costa County. I’m thrilled our Bay Point residents will soon have a dedicated, state-of-the-art library they can call their own.
The new affordable housing development we’re also breaking ground on is a significant investment for the Bay Point Community. It shows we are serious about delivering the housing and resources our families deserve. By co-locating essential housing with a beautiful new library, we are creating a vibrant hub where our neighbors can live, grow, and thrive.”
The Board of Supervisors has approved multiple funding and financing actions supporting the project, including local affordable housing funds and authorization related to tax-exempt financing. The project has an estimated total development cost of about $128 million for the first phase. County funding has included land financing, Measure X, and Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds, along with other state and federal financing sources.
Construction is expected to continue through 2028. The new Bay Point Library is anticipated to open to the public in the spring of 2029.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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To prohibit election intimidation in compliance with state laws in response to concerns Pres. Trump is trying to influence results
By Dawn Kruger Community and Media Relations Coordinator Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department
Martinez, California – As voting gets underway for the November 3rd General Election, Contra Costa County’s Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters, District Attorney and Sheriff are standing together to ensure every voter can cast a ballot safely and with confidence.
California has long led the nation in protecting the right to vote, and its election safeguards keep getting stronger. The Peace Act (AB 2642), signed into law in September 2024, established clear protections for voters and election workers in all 58 counties by explicitly prohibiting intimidation and threats at the polls. It treats the presence of a firearm, or even a replica of one, at a polling place as unlawful intimidation, and it gives voters, election officials, and election workers the right to take civil legal action against anyone who tries to intimidate or coerce them.
Legislation signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this September builds on that foundation. The new laws make it a felony to tamper with ballots, election records, or voting equipment, guard voters against deepfakes and deception, and expand access to the ballot box, giving election and law enforcement officials across the state more tools to keep elections safe, secure, and fair. For Contra Costa County voters, that means every ballot, whether cast at a polling place, dropped in a drop box, or returned by mail, is protected from the moment it’s cast until the final count.
In his signing statement Newsom said, “Donald Trump won’t stop until he can exert dictatorial control over your free vote and disenfranchise millions of people this November. California will stop him at every opportunity. We have no bigger task than fighting to protect the right to vote from interference and meddling – the future of democracy is on the line. These bills today build upon the wall California has built to safeguard our electoral process.”
Contra Costa voters can vote their way with confidence, say the three County officials.
“As the Chief Elections Officer for Contra Costa County, I want to encourage all eligible Contra Costa residents to vote and to know that we expect another safe and secure election,” said Kristin B. Connelly, Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters. “I also want to reassure voters that we take extensive safety precautions in every election. We partner closely with local law enforcement to ensure that all Contra Costa Voters can feel confident voting with their preferred method either by drop box, through the post office, or in-person.”
Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton said, “Your vote is your voice, and we will protect it. From the mailbox to the drop box to the polling place, my office and our law enforcement partners are making sure every eligible voter in Contra Costa County can cast a ballot freely, safely, and with confidence that their voice will be heard.”
“As the election approaches, the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office is working with its law enforcement partners to ensure this election is safe and that we will help protect residents’ right to vote,” said Sheriff David Livingston.
However, the Contra Costa County Elections Division still uses the controversial Dominion voting equipment purchased in 2018 that has removal flash drives, as well as Scytle software. (See related articles here, here and here)
Since then, Dominion Voting Systems, a Canadian company, was purchased in 2025 by election reform advocate Scott Leiendecker under a new company called Liberty Vote based in Denver, Colorado.
For more information on how or where to vote, visit the Contra Costa County Elections website www.contracostavote.gov.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
Read MoreRichmond Promise Executive Director Christopher Whitmore (center) with Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey (right) and members of the Contra Costa County Board of Education, (L-R) President Sarah Butler, Daniel Nathan-Heiss, Vice President Yazmin Llamas, Mike Maxwell, Annette Lewis and student members, Melanie Hernandez-Rios and Valeria Gonzalez-Sandoval. Photo: CCCOE
By Marcus Walton, Director, Communications and Special Projects, Contra Costa County Office of Education
PLEASANT HILL, Calif.— Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey and the County Board of Education recognized Richmond Promise for a decade of helping students in Richmond pursue higher education and career opportunities.
Since its founding in 2016, Richmond Promise has awarded more than $14 million in scholarships to students, according to the organization. Among scholarship recipients, 91% identify as people of color or Indigenous, and 64% are the first in their families to pursue higher education.
“Students in our county need Education Champions like Richmond Promise to make connections and give them a leg up to pursue their dreams,” Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Lynn Mackey said. “Programs that provide scholarships and pathways to higher education or job training are the lifelines our kids need, and we need more of them. Thank you to Executive Director Christopher Whitmore, his team, and the Richmond Promise Board of Directors for 10 years of investing in future leaders.”
Richmond Promise is a communitywide college success initiative dedicated to expanding access to higher education for Richmond students and supporting them throughout their academic journeys. Through scholarships, student success programs and partnerships with local organizations, the nonprofit works to build a culture that encourages college enrollment, persistence, and graduation.
The organization’s approach begins with early college awareness and continues through financial literacy, college access, and college completion. Through scholarships, financial aid support, workshops, coaching, career mentorship and peer networks, Richmond Promise helps students navigate the path to higher education and career success.
By connecting students with resources and opportunities, Richmond Promise aims to remove barriers to educational attainment while helping develop future leaders who can contribute to and strengthen their communities.
The Education Champion Award recognizes community partners that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to supporting students, schools and educational programs across Contra Costa County. Honorees help expand opportunities, strengthen community connections, and provide resources that support public education.
About Contra Costa County Office of Education
One of 58 counties in California, Contra Costa County has the 11th largest public-school student population in the state (approximately 169,225 students). Officially established in 1932, CCCOE has a long history of providing direct services to some of the county’s most vulnerable students, including young people who are incarcerated, homeless, or in foster care, as well as students who have severe physical or emotional challenges.
CCCOE also provides support services to schools and school districts in Contra Costa County; services that can be handled most effectively and economically on a regional basis rather than by each of the county’s 286 schools or 18 school districts. These services range from budget approval and fiscal support to technology infrastructure, communication support, and high-level professional development opportunities for educators. CCCOE maintains a website at www.cocoschools.org.
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Ends midday call-ins, reduces number of jurors summoned, aligns with most Bay Area courts
By Dan Radovich, ADA and Communications Manager, Contra Costa County Superior Court
MARTINEZ, Calif. – Beginning January 4, 2027, the Contra Costa County Superior Court will transition to a weekly jury summons model. Residents will be summoned for jury service less often under this new model, which is projected to reduce the number of jurors summoned each year by approximately 20%. The change also eliminates midday call-ins. Instead, jurors will know the day before whether they need to report. The first summonses under the weekly model will be mailed beginning November 9, 2026.
The change results, in part, from the Court’s strategic planning process and the feedback residents provided about their experience with jury service in Contra Costa County. The Court reviewed its jury operations and historical data, identifying weekly summonsing as a practical way to make jury service less disruptive. Weekly summonsing also brings the Court in line with most other Bay Area courts, which already summon jurors by the week.
What the Change Means for Jurors
Residents will be summoned for a service week instead of a single day. Under the Court’s new model:
- A full day’s notice. Jurors will check their reporting instructions by 5:00 p.m. beginning the court day before their service week. Jurors who are not asked to report must continue to check their reporting instructions each court day until their service week ends.
- Service is complete if not asked to report during service week. Jurors who are not asked to report during their service week will have fulfilled their jury service and will not be summoned again for at least 12 months.
Service weeks will begin on Monday, or Tuesday when Monday is a court holiday. Under the current system, jurors are often instructed to call in at 11:30 a.m. and then asked to report by 1:00 p.m. that afternoon. The new weekly model eliminates midday call-ins and same-day reporting. However, it does not change what happens when jurors report. Under the statewide “one day or one trial” policy, jurors
who report and are not assigned to a courtroom will complete their jury service that same day. Jurors assigned to a courtroom for jury selection or impaneled on a trial will return as directed by the judge.
Expected Impact
In 2025, the Court mailed over 305,000 jury summonses to support more than 250 criminal, civil, and probate jury trials. Weekly summonsing allows Jury Services to better match the number of jurors asked to report with courtroom needs on a given day. Based on its analysis of 2025 data, the Court projects the model will:
- Reduce the number of annual summonses by approximately 61,000.
- Save approximately $31,000 a year in printing and postage costs.
The Court will evaluate actual results following implementation, including summons volume, failure-to-appear rates, juror utilization, and courthouse operations.
“Jury service is an important civic responsibility, but we also recognize that it can be challenging to fit into work, family, and other obligations,” said Sarah Lind, Court Executive Officer and Jury Commissioner. “This new model is a meaningful step toward making jury service more predictable and manageable for residents, while continuing to meet the needs of our courtrooms.”
Jurors will continue to have the option to receive their reporting instructions by text message or email. Additional information about the Court’s new jury summons model and instructions for signing up for text message and email notifications are available on the Juror Service Center page of the Court’s website: contracosta.courts.ca.gov/jury. Jury Services may be contacted by phone at (925) 608-1001.
Read MoreAVAIO Digital data center rendering and Mayor Dionne Adams official photo. Source: City of Pittsburg
PITTSBURG, CA — Mayor Dionne Adams issued the following statement today, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026:
On Monday, October 26, the Pittsburg City Council will consider a 45-day emergency moratorium on future data center development, including Phases II and III of the AVAIO project. This follows months of residents speaking up, asking questions and sharing concerns about what data centers mean for their families and neighborhoods.
Although my employer’s involvement has required me to recuse myself from recent project-related decisions, my responsibility to listen to residents and help ensure their questions are answered has remained central to my work as Mayor.
For the last few months, I directed the City Manager and staff to expand their outreach across the City, online and in-person, and called for a dedicated Council meeting focused entirely on data centers – where the creation of a community advisory council followed. More recently, I’ve routinely requested formal updates from the City Manager to the public, all of this ultimately leading to the upcoming moratorium vote.
The City’s advisory council is currently developing recommendations for future data center policies, and the Council’s upcoming moratorium vote will enable council to complete that work.
Pittsburg is my home, too. As our understanding of data centers and AI infrastructure evolves, we have a responsibility to keep learning and responding to the people whose lives and neighborhoods are affected. I won’t get every decision right, but I will always listen, take your concerns seriously, and do what I believe is in the best interests of Pittsburg and its residents, even when I cannot vote on every individual item.
To everyone who has taken the time to speak with me, attend a meeting or ask a difficult question: thank you. You deserve a City government that hears you and responds.
Monday’s meeting agenda has not yet been published on the City’s website. Please check the Agendas and Minutes page, later, here: Pittsburg, CA – Agendas & Minutes.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
Read MoreMontalvin Park Playground Work Area Map. Source: CCC Public Works
By Carrie Ricci, Deputy Director, Contra Costa County Public Works Department
Unincorporated Contra Costa County, CA – A contractor for Contra Costa County Public Works will perform maintenance to the rubberized surfacing in one of the play areas at Montalvin Park, located between San Pablo and Hercules in West County, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., barring unforeseen circumstances. The play area will remain closed for the remainder of the week with access restored on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, weather permitting.
The purpose of this work is to apply treatment to the rubberized surface beneath the play area structures. The play area should not be accessed while the fencing is in place. Walking on the surface during the curing process can affect the finished product. Maintaining the integrity of the newly treated surface is essential to ensuring long-term safety for all park users.
Contra Costa County Public Works appreciates the community’s cooperation and understanding as this essential work is performed.
About Contra Costa County Public Works Department
The Contra Costa County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord and Byron Airport in Byron. For more information about CCCPWD, please visit us at: www.cccpublicworks.org.
Read MoreBig Oak Tree Park, Clyde Work Area Map. Source: CCC Public Works
By Carrie Ricci, Deputy Director, Contra Costa County Public Works Department
Clyde, CA – A contractor for Contra Costa County Public Works will perform repairs and maintenance to the rubberized surfacing in the play area at Big Oak Tree Park on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., barring unforeseen circumstances. The play area will remain closed for the remainder of the week and will reopen on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, weather permitting.
The purpose of this work is to complete repairs and apply treatment to the rubberized surface beneath the play area structures. The play area should not be accessed while the fencing is in place. Walking on the surface during the curing process can affect the finished product. Maintaining the integrity of the newly treated surface is essential to ensuring long-term safety for all park users.
Contra Costa County Public Works appreciates the community’s cooperation and understanding as this essential work is performed.
About Contra Costa County Public Works Department
The Contra Costa County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord and Byron Airport in Byron. For more information about CCCPWD, please visit us at: www.cccpublicworks.org.
Read MoreWork area maps. Source: CCC Public Works
By Carrie Ricci, Deputy Director, Contra Costa County Public Works Department
Alamo, CA – A contractor for Contra Costa County Public Works will perform tree pruning at Andrew H. Young Park, located at the corner of Danville Blvd. and Jackson Way in Alamo. Work will be performed on Friday, October 23, 2026, barring unforeseen circumstances. The work will take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., weather permitting. The park will not be accessible while work is in progress. The work includes pruning one (1) tree, in preparation for the upcoming Christmas Tree Lighting Festivities.
In addition, a contractor for Contra Costa County Public Works will perform repairs and maintenance to the rubberized surfacing in the play area at Hemme Station Park at Hemme Avenue and Danville Blvd. on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., barring unforeseen circumstances. The play area will remain closed for the remainder of the week and will reopen on Monday, November 2, 2026, weather permitting.
The purpose of this work is to complete repairs and apply treatment to the rubberized surface beneath the play area structures. The play area should not be accessed while the fencing is in place. Walking on the surface during the curing process can affect the finished product. Maintaining the integrity of the newly treated surface is essential to ensuring long-term safety for all park users.
Contra Costa County Public Works appreciates the community’s cooperation and understanding as this essential work is performed.
About Contra Costa County Public Works Department
The Contra Costa County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord and Byron Airport in Byron. For more information about CCCPWD, please visit us at: www.cccpublicworks.org.
Read MoreWhile still Brentwood City Manager, Harold Duffey speaks at the Brentwood City Council meeting on Oct. 5, 2026. Video screenshot
Paid 4 months of salary and benefits
Council possibly violates state open meeting law process
By Allen D. Payton
At the beginning of the special meeting about pickleball courts on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, Brentwood Mayor Susannah Meyer announced the resignation of City Manager G. Harold Duffey that had was effective, last Friday, Oct. 16th, after little over a year in the position.
It was announced on Oct. 5, 2025, that the council planned to hire Duffey on Oct. 28th which they did. He had been working as the Assistant City Administrator in Oakland. Then in June, after text messages were released out of the City of Oakland involving Duffey and then Oakland City Administrator Jestin Johnson, according to a ContraCosta.news report, Duffey was placed on paid leave.
According to a Contra Costa Pulse report, “Duffey has faced allegations from Brentwood employees regarding gender-based discrimination and unprofessional conduct. Letters from multiple employee associations highlighted concerns about his treatment of women in the workplace and referenced prior ‘degrading and unprofessional’ text messages from his time in Oakland. Employees requested that Duffey be placed on administrative leave while an independent investigation is conducted.”
Duffey Did Not Request to Have Complaints & Charges Lodged Against Him During Special Council Meeting
Then at the special council meeting on October 5th, under Item D.1, the Council was prepared to hold a “Hearing of Specific Complaints or Charges Against a Public Employee (If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(2))” with the description, “If requested by the affected employee…hear the specific complaints or charges against the employee in open session.” But Duffey, “the affected employee” chose not to. Following a delay in the meeting while awaiting Duffey’s request or response, Teresa Fairbanks, the City’s Interim Human Resources Director and Risk Manager, announced, “The affected public employee is not requesting to have the specific complaints or charges against him be heard in open session.” Instead, they were dealt with in Closed Session.
Then, in his defense, Duffey spoke from the podium where residents and others offer their public comments defending himself and pleading for his job. He said, “I do love the city of Brentwood and I really enjoyed, enjoy working for the city of Brentwood. So, I do want to say remember how I came in and remember over the last nine months, what you have been able to accomplish and the energy and how you moved the city forward.”
“I just want to remind the council that under my contract, please read the contract, there is 8.4. that simply says ‘good cause’ and if you find there’s something that I’ve done requires a good cause dismissal, there is a cure for that. And that cure is a 30-day notice for correction and if correction doesn’t occur, then you can terminate,” he stated.
“Also, you have the…’without cause’ or ‘no cause’. That is an easier method, but I do ask you to remember the record that you have established,” Duffey continued. “I wish the city of Brentwood no harm, I as a city manager always recognize there is a relationship that we have. If the relationship doesn’t work for the parties, we leave amicably. As I said, I love the city of Brentwood. I cherish my relationship with each one of you. You bring energy and excitement to the table. And with that..” he ran out of time of the two minutes the mayor allotted to each public speaker. (See 18:43 mark of meeting video)
The Brentwood Council Meetings list on the City’s website for October 2026 does not show the Closed Session meeting held on Friday, Oct. 16th. Screenshot source: City of Brentwood
Report Out from Closed Session
At Monday’s meeting Meyer said, “I’d like to provide a report out from our Closed Session meeting. I’m going to report out from our meeting on Oct. 16, 2026, on the resignation of G. Harold Duffey as city manager in an action taken by the city council in Closed Session. On Oct. 16, 2026, Mr. Duffey submitted his written, voluntary and unconditional resignation from his position as city manager effective that same day.”
“At a Closed Session held on Oct. 5, 2026, the City Council authorized me to execute a separation and general release agreement with Mr. Duffey. The motion was made by Councilmember Mendoza and seconded by Councilmember Orlemans. The motion passed unanimously.”
“Under the agreement the City will pay Mr. Duffey $104,550.13 in settlement compensation equivalent to four months of salary, plus, $19,702.22 for accrued unused vacation and personal leave for a total gross amount of $124,252.35.
In exchange, Mr. Duffey agreed to a general release of claims arising from his employment with and separation from the City. Mr. Duffey and I executed the separation and general release agreement Oct. 16, 2026. That concludes my report.”
However, following the Closed Session meeting on Oct. 5th, Meyer said, “We are back from Closed Session with nothing to report out.” Plus, the Closed Session meeting on Oct. 16th does not appear on the City’s agenda page either under regular or special meetings. www.brentwoodca.gov/government/meeting-information Yet, because it was a personnel matter regarding something that had yet to be finalized with the city manager, she could not report out until last Friday at the earliest following the Closed Session meeting that day.
City Manager’s webpage on the Brentwood city website as of 10/20/26. Screenshot source: City of Brentwood
As of Tuesday, Oct. 20th, Duffy’s photo and name were still on the City Manager’s page of the City’s website. See City Manager | Brentwood, CA
Questions for City Staff
In response to who is the current acting city manager, Assistant City Manager Terrance Davis said, “I remain the Acting City Manager until the Council takes further action.”
He and City Attorney Thomas L. Smith were informed about the Oct. 16th meeting agenda not appearing on the City’s webpage and asked the following: “Was there a glitch with the City’s agenda webpage? Was the meeting publicly noticed at least 24 hours before? If so, please provide a copy of the notice. If not, how can the Council hold a Closed Session meeting without first placing it on an agenda and announcing it to the public?”
Finally, they were asked, “Why didn’t Mayor Meyer report out from last Friday’s Closed Session meeting that day instead of waiting until the beginning of yesterday’s special meeting?”
Neither responded prior to publication time. Please check back later for any updates to this report.
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Student and Adult Humanitarians to be recognized at Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony
Deadline: Nov. 6
By Kristi Jourdan, PIO, Contra Costa County Office of Communications & Media
(Martinez, CA) – Contra Costa County seeks nominations for Humanitarians of the Year to be recognized during the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ceremony.
The deadline to submit candidates for consideration is November 6, 2026.
The event will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 19.
The Board of Supervisors will recognize two individuals, one adult and one student leader, whose dedication to others embodies the spirit and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the January event.
Nominate a community member and/or student whose accomplishments and actions go above and beyond to positively impact Contra Costa County, its residents, and communities. Please nominate candidates who demonstrate leadership, commitment to the community, and personal integrity.
To submit online nominations and learn more about the County’s celebration, visit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony website.
Orbisonia Village and new Bay Point Library. Rendering credit: Architects Orange
Mixed-use development will bring 167 affordable homes and a new public library to Bay Point
By Brody Fernandez, Communications Director, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston
(Martinez, CA) – Contra Costa County will join community leaders, project partners, and residents Tuesday, Oct. 20, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Orbisonia Village and Bay Point Library, a major mixed-use development that will bring a new public library and affordable housing to the Bay Point community.
The groundbreaking ceremony will begin at 1p.m., at 570 S. Broadway Avenue, in Bay Point.
The first phase of Orbisonia Village will include a new 20,900-square-foot library and 167 affordable rental homes. The development is located on a 3.31-acre site at Bailey Road and Maylard Street, within walking distance of the Pittsburg-Bay Point BART Station.
“It’s exciting to see the County’s long-term redevelopment vision come to life with Orbisonia Village, creating a vibrant community for about 1,000 residents and a new library near BART,” said Board Chair Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor.
Designed by Architects Orange, it will be built and owned by project developer, Pacific West Communities of Idaho, a major affordable‑housing developer active across California, with over 11,000 low‑income units built and more than 140 Tax Credit Allocation Committee/low-income housing tax credit projects, specializing in family, senior and special‑needs housing. It is part of The Pacific Companies.
A New Library at the Heart of the Community
For the first time in 50 years, the County is building a new library. The Bay Point Library will replace the community’s existing library space inside the Riverview Middle School Library and will provide a modern public facility designed to serve residents of all ages.
The library will feature a maker space, children’s room, teen space, quiet reading room, an upper-level balcony, six study rooms and a large community meeting room.
The planned Orbisonia Village in Bay Point. Rendering credit: Architects Orange
Affordable Housing and Access to Opportunity
The first phase of Orbisonia Village will provide a total of 169 residential units, including 167 affordable rental homes and two manager units. The affordable homes will serve households earning between 30-70 percent of the area’s median income, with a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes designed to accommodate individuals and families.
As part of its broader investment in the project, the County has pursued state funding to support affordable housing, the new library, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, transit service and bus shelters, transit passes for residents, and workforce development and anti-displacement programs.
A Long-Term Investment in Bay Point
Orbisonia Village builds on years of planning and public investment in the Bay Point community. The project site is located within an area that has been the focus of the County’s housing and redevelopment efforts for many years.
District V Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston proudly represents Bay Point, the home of the new Library and the Orbisonia Village.
“For the first time in 50 years, Contra Costa County is opening a brand-new library right here in District V,” Scales-Preston said. “Bay Point is the largest unincorporated community in Contra Costa County. I’m thrilled our Bay Point residents will soon have a dedicated, state-of-the-art library they can call their own.
The new affordable housing development we’re also breaking ground on is a significant investment for the Bay Point Community. It shows we are serious about delivering the housing and resources our families deserve. By co-locating essential housing with a beautiful new library, we are creating a vibrant hub where our neighbors can live, grow, and thrive.”
The Board of Supervisors has approved multiple funding and financing actions supporting the project, including local affordable housing funds and authorization related to tax-exempt financing. The project has an estimated total development cost of about $128 million for the first phase. County funding has included land financing, Measure X, and Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds, along with other state and federal financing sources.
Construction is expected to continue through 2028. The new Bay Point Library is anticipated to open to the public in the spring of 2029.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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