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Board of Directors - Jun 18, 2026 - Meeting

Board of DirectorsCentral Contra Costa Sanitary DistrictJune 18, 2026

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Central San Backs Vape Ban, Renews Federal Lobbying Deal, Braces for Developer Fight

The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District board moved unanimously through a packed June 18 agenda, renewing a federal advocacy contract staff says has returned 10 times its cost in grants, taking support positions on three environmental bills, and locking in a $5.48 million sewer renovation contract. Woven through the policy work was a sustained warning from staff: developer-backed permit-streamlining bills are coming year after year, and the district needs to be ready.

  • Board renews $120,000 federal advocacy contract, citing millions in returned grant funding and a 10x investment return
  • Developer-backed permit bills flagged as a multi-year threat to special districts, with industry groups openly confirming a "shotgun approach"
  • Support adopted for bills banning disposable vapes, nitrous oxide containers, and expanding e-bike battery recycling (5-0)
  • $5.48M Lafayette sewer renovation and 2028 natural gas supply deal approved on consent
  • MABR DASS project ranked No. 1 on Sen. Padilla's funding list at $3.15 million
  • 80th anniversary community event draws widespread praise, with residents still talking about it at local grocery stores

The board unanimously authorized General Manager Roger to execute a $120,000 agreement with Marcus G. Faust, P.C. for federal legislative advocacy in fiscal year 2026-27.

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