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DCA names acting director, outlines strategic‑planning roadmap and survey timeline
Summary
The Department of Consumer Affairs announced Christine Lawley as acting director; DCA staff outlined a five‑phase strategic‑planning process and said the stakeholder survey will be published by Feb. 9, 2026. Board members raised concerns about translation and language access for the survey.
The California Department of Consumer Affairs provided an update to the board on Jan. 26 and introduced the department’s strategic‑planning process. Lucia Saldivar (introduced by the board as deputy director, board and bureau relations) announced that Christine Lawley has been named acting director following the retirement of DCA Director Kimberly Kirkmeyer.
Saldivar summarized department priorities, recent executive actions and deadlines: the governor’s proposed budget context, a DCA…
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