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Board approves Measure X Phase 2 innovation awards; community appeals center on racial equity and a denied application for African American male‑centered work
Summary
The county administrator recommended funding seven Phase 2 Measure X Innovation Fund projects; the board accepted the recommendation and authorized use of $12,455 from prior unallocated funds to fully fund the awards. The decision followed extensive public comment urging funding for NAMI Contra Costa’s 'Lifting Up Voices of the Most Harmed' proposal and an eligibility protest by Bridge Builders; CAO denied both appeals and the board voted 4–0 to accept the recommendations.
The County Administrator’s Office presented Phase 2 of the Measure X Innovation Fund March 25, recommending full funding for seven of nine eligible Phase 2 proposals (total $1,962,455). Because the sum slightly exceeded the Phase 2 allocation of $1,950,000, CAO staff recommended using $12,455 from an unallocated balance remaining from Round 1 so recommended projects could be fully funded rather than prorated.
The independent seven‑member review panel—drawn from funders, county staff and advisory boards and including members who represent communities of color—interviewed ten finalists and ranked proposals using published evaluation criteria and a SMART goals framework. Staff emphasized the…
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