City Government

Alameda County Board of Supervisors Appoint Dave Brown to Vacant Seat

A staffer for Chan for 15 years, Brown has held the title of chief of staff since 2016. Prior to that, he served as senior policy advisor under Chan from 2013 to 2015. He has the distinction of being Chan’s first ever staffer 30 years ago and previously held the title of policy advisor/community liaison (1992-1998) during her first tenure on the Board of Supervisors.

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2 years ago

November 20, 2021

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Dave Brown (left) will be appointed District 3 supervisor following the tragic death of longtime Supervisor Wilma Chan.

Former chief of staff to Supervisor Wilma Chan to complete her term on the board

By Post Staff

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted this week to appoint Dave Brown as District 3 supervisor to replace longtime Supervisor Wilma Chan, who was killed in an accident two weeks ago.

Brown, who previously served as Chan’s chief of staff, will serve the remaining 14 months of her current term in office.

“As we continue to mourn the tragic loss of Supervisor Chan, I am extremely grateful to have the opportunity to continue her inspirational work on behalf of District 3 and all County residents,” Brown said.

“Dave Brown is an excellent chief of staff, one of the best I’ve seen during my time on the Board of Supervisors,” Board President Keith Carson said during the hearing. “(Dave) will have the ability to continue to carry out the programs Supervisor Chan supported.”

A staffer for Chan for 15 years, Brown has held the title of chief of staff since 2016. Prior to that, he served as senior policy advisor under Chan from 2013 to 2015.

He has the distinction of being Chan’s first ever staffer 30 years ago and previously held the title of policy advisor/community liaison (1992-1998) during her first tenure on the Board of Supervisors.

In addition to his work with Chan, Brown also was chief of staff for former Supervisor Alice Lai-Bitker in 2001. A graduate of Stanford, Brown served on the West Contra Costa Unified School Board from 2004-2008 and spent 10 years as a fundraising consultant from 2002-2012.

Brown has stated that he will not seek election to the Board in 2022 and by law is prohibited from running, as candidates are statutorily required to have lived in the district for a full year before an election.

Having served as chief of staff for two Asian-American women elected officials, Brown supports the need for more Asian American /Pacific Islander (AAPI) representation – especially AAPI women.

With no woman and no AAPI currently on the Board, Brown has pledged to endorse an Asian American woman for the District 3 seat in the upcoming June 2022 election.

The District 3 supervisorial seat had been vacant since Wednesday, Nov. 3, when Chan was killed when she was struck by a car while walking. By law, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors had 60 days to make an appointment to fill the vacancy.

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Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

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April 26, 2024

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DA Pamela Price Stands by Mom Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland

Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.

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April 22, 2024

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District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones

Publisher’s note: Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018. The photo was too small for readers to see where the women were and what they were doing. Here we show Price and Jones as they complete a walk in memory of Scott. For more information and to contribute, please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation.help@gmail.com. Courtesy photo.

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Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall

At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

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April 22, 2024

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Beverli Marshall began her first day with the City on April 10. ICMA image.

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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.

Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”

According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.

“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”

When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.

At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”

While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.

On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.

“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.

The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.