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AI Summary
Updated 2026-03-04T22:08:54.861+00:00
1) Overview: In the past 30 days, there have been no news reports related to governance issues. However, multiple meetings have taken place involving key committees such as the Rules and Open Government Committee, Committee of the Whole, Board Audit Committee, and Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices. These meetings suggest ongoing discussions and oversight activities related to governance, though no specific agenda items or public updates have been documented recently. 2) Concrete updates: - Regular joint meetings between the Rules and Open Government Committee and the Committee of the Whole have continued, indicating ongoing governance discussions. - The Board Audit Committee met twice, likely focusing on financial oversight and internal controls. - The Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices held a meeting, potentially addressing campaign regulations and ethical standards. - No new agenda items linked directly to governance were publicly listed in this period. - No news coverage or public announcements have been made regarding governance developments in the last 30 days. 3) What to watch next: - Future agendas and minutes from the Rules and Open Government Committee and related bodies for any emerging governance reforms or policy proposals. - Updates from the Board Audit Committee on audit findings or recommendations. - Actions or reports from the Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices concerning campaign ethics or compliance. - Any forthcoming news coverage or public statements that provide more detail on governance issues.

Cause Timeline

MeetingBoard of Supervisors — Children, Seniors & Families Committee
3/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Page 1 of 4 County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Board DATE: March 9, 2026, Regular Meeting TIME: 12:00 PM PLACE: Downtown Mental Health Center - Sequoia Room 1075 E. Santa Clara Street, 2nd Floor – San Jose, CA 9511…
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Policy Staff
Scott Hughes
Chief of Staffpolicy
Lynn Lee
Chief of Staffpolicy
Joseph Mauro
Legislative & Policy Aidepolicy
Karina Castro
Legislative & Policy Aidepolicy
Dominic Treseler
Policy & Legislative Advisorpolicy
Ralph Balaoing
Community Engangement & Policy Liasonpolicy
Alexander Gvatua
Chief of Staffpolicy
Sarah Zárate
Chief of Staffpolicy
Ryan Coonerty
Senior Intergovernmental Affairs Advisorpolicy
Marico Sayoc
Chief of Staffpolicy
Jason Galisatus
Principal Advisor for Strategic Initiativespolicy
Kelsey Martinez Combellick
Acting Chief of Staffpolicy
Kelsey oversees office operations and staffs Supervisor Duong on a variety of policy areas including health, mental health, homelessness, housing, labor and workforce, intergovernmental relations and budget. In 2026, AI ethics and policy will be an added focus along with outreach, events and communications.
Angela Pedrigal
Communications and Outreach Aidepolicy
Angela supports Supervisor Duong's press, digital, and social media communications. Her work spans local government, electoral politics, and civic organizing.
Yael Juarez
Lead Office Administrator and Policy Aidepolicy
In addition to serving as the lead office administrator, Yael supports community engagement and outreach and staffs the policy areas of public safety and justice, Registrar of Voters and Association of Bay Area Governments.
Patrick McGarrity
Director of Policy and Budgetpolicy
Legislative Strategy/Budget/Land Use/Health and Hospitals
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Board Audit Committee
2026-02-17 • 1:00 PM
Board Audit Committee
2026-01-20 • 1:00 PM

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Public policy organization focused on Bay Area planning and governance.

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