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Board adjourns meeting in memory of BOE tax technician Keiko Ward
Summary
The Board of Equalization adjourned the meeting in honor of Keiko Ward, a BOE tax technician who died unexpectedly; members offered condolences and recognized her agency contributions.
Lede: The Board of Equalization adjourned its meeting in memory of Keiko Ward, a BOE tax technician in the Legal Entity Ownership program who joined the agency in 2021 and died unexpectedly earlier in the month.
Nut graf: Executive Director Ms. Stowers asked the board to adjourn in Ward’s honor and described her as a dedicated employee who provided outstanding customer service, uplifted coworkers and will be deeply missed; members offered condolences and additional memorial mentions for wildfire victims and other recent fatalities.
Body: Stowers said Keiko Ward ‘‘made a meaningful impact on the agency through her eagerness to learn and grow and by providing outstanding customer service to California taxpayers’’ and noted her positive attitude and welcoming smile. The board observed a moment of recognition and members offered additional condolences for wildfire victims and for an unrelated pedestrian fatality discussed by a board member.
Ending: The board adjourned the meeting at 3:16 p.m. and noted the next meeting date as Feb. 19, 2025.
