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Board reappoints Steve Beckham to San Joaquin County Housing Authority
Summary
Steve Beckham was reappointed to the Housing Authority for a four‑year term after an interview in which he highlighted completed and planned units for people experiencing homelessness; the appointment passed 5–0.
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors reappointed Steve Beckham to the Housing Authority (position #3605) for a term from May 28, 2025 through May 28, 2029.
Beckham, who cited four years of service on the authority, discussed development outcomes during his presentation, saying the authority completed 167 units and had 179 in development. He highlighted a motel‑to‑housing conversion (Calaveras Quarters) that turned 69 units into permanent supportive housing for foster youth aging out of the system.
Supervisor Ehrlichman moved to reappoint Beckham and Supervisor Rickman seconded; the board confirmed the appointment by a 5–0 vote.
County staff and supervisors thanked Beckham for his work and noted the housing authority’s emphasis on rehabbing existing units, seeking grants and partnering across jurisdictions to expand affordable housing.
