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East Bay Regional Park District, CA – Board of Directors – Dec 16, 2025

Board of DirectorsEast Bay Regional Park DistrictDecember 16, 2025

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The East Bay Regional Park District's final meeting of the year delivered a split decision on spending and staffing, unanimous support for workforce partnerships, and a breakthrough agreement to open new Delta shoreline access—capping a year of ambitious trail projects and organizational growing pains.

  • 2026 budget adopted 4–3 after contentious reorganization debate

  • Civicorps and Urban Tilth contracts advance youth conservation workforce pipeline

  • State partnership unlocks future public access at Dutch Slough near Big Break

  • Bay Trail gap closure moves forward with environmental clearance

  • IT modernization contracts totaling $8.8 million approved

  • Public commenters press for Tilden steam train lease renewal, telework options

The Board adopted its 2026 operating, project, and program budget on a 4–3 vote after more than two hours of debate—the only contested action of the day.

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The East Bay Regional Park District's final meeting of the year delivered a split decision on spending and staffing, unanimous support for workforce partnerships, and a breakthrough agreement to open new Delta shoreline access—capping a year of ambitious trail projects and organizational growing pains. | Board of Directors | Locunity