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Supervisor Vasquez says he will begin cancer treatment; board members offer support
Summary
Supervisor John Vasquez announced a diagnosis of stomach cancer and said he will begin a course of treatment this week, while assuring the board and public he will continue to perform his duties with staff support.
Fourth District Supervisor John Vasquez told the Solano County Board of Supervisors that he was diagnosed in mid-April with stomach cancer and that he planned to begin chemotherapy later in the week after a scheduled procedure.
Vasquez said he has arranged staff coverage for board duties and pledged to continue meeting his obligations to constituents. He said he would leave the meeting early to have a procedure and that chemotherapy would begin the following Friday.
He addressed colleagues directly about personal and public responsibilities, saying, in part, “I will meet my obligations here. I will meet my obligations in the community. I have an excellent staff.”
Nut graf: Vasquez framed the announcement as both a personal disclosure and an assurance to the public that his office will remain functional during treatment; several colleagues offered public support and encouragement during the meeting.
Board reaction: Colleagues expressed support during the meeting; one supervisor said, “We're standing with you because we love you and we need you.”
Ending: Vasquez asked the public and staff to continue the board’s work and thanked colleagues for their support.
