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Board of Supervisors appoints Grant Colfax as Contra Costa Health director

Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors · August 12, 2025
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The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Grant Colfax as director of health services on Aug. 12, 2025. Colfax, formerly San Francisco'health director, will begin next week at a step 3 salary of $42,680.61 per month; supervisors praised his experience and urged focus on equity and the county's African American wellness work.

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the appointment of Grant Colfax as the county's director of health services on Aug. 12.

Colfax, who the county said brings roughly 25 years of public health and local government experience, was recommended by county staff and introduced at the meeting by the county administrator. County materials said Colfax previously led the San Francisco Department of Public Health and served in leadership roles in…

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