HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.-4 (Handout) Letter of Support for Florence Wedington_K.Patrice Williams (read into record) (Handout) Item 8 (Read into record) K. Patrice Williams Fairfield, CA April 14, 2023 RE: Florence Wedington Dear Central Contra Costa Sanitation Board, I would like to introduce myself as a black woman community leader, founder of the Solano / Napa Chapter of BWOPA (Black Woman Organized for Political Action) and most recently, Councilwoman in Fairfield. I was elected and joined our City Council about 5 months ago. In my short stint on the council, I am clear of the impact a smart, thoughtful and passionate woman like Florence Wedington will bring to your Dias, closed sessions and community. I watched the remark made at the last session about Florence "serving two masters", and was horrified. It's taken me a week to figure out how to articulate in words the painful sting, racial insensitivity and double standard"ness" of these words. Not only is Florence from an ethnic background that is painfully tied to Slavery and "masters" but she is looking to be appointed to replace a wonderful man that also worked at EBMUD at a higher position. Florence Wedington is not only a compassionate black woman and community leader, but as an engineer, who works for EBMUD leading a division and has a passion for the environment. Florence is a perfect compliment for the Central Contra Costa Sanitation Board. Please consider how Florence would be a powerful compliment to your board and appoint her. Best regards, A K. Patrice Williams, J.D. Doc ID:41118Of8cc33afOd433d47dfb79b4427ee1ba422