Memorandum
Date: March 3, 2026
To: The Honorable Brad Rasmussen, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Susan Parker, County Administrative Officer
Stephen Carter, Assistant Administrative Officer
Matthew Rothstein, Chief Deputy Administrative Officer
Lisa Judd, Deputy Administrative Officer - Housing
Ben Rickleman, Deputy Administrative Officer - Economic Development
Terre Logsdon, Chief Climate and Resiliency Officer and Tribal Liaison
Subject: Consideration of Administrative Office Overview Presentation
Executive Summary: At the request of the Board of Supervisors, the Administrative Office has prepared an overview on significant ongoing and upcoming priorities. Members of the Administrative Office team will provide insight into the organization of the office, and areas of emphasis pertinent to Human Resources, Housing, Economic Development, Climate Resiliency, Communications, and Community and Tribal Relations. This is an informational presentation, only. No action is recommended.
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Purchasing Considerations (check all that apply): ☒ Not applicable
☐ Fully Article X. <https://library.municode.com/ca/lake_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXPU_S2-38EXCOBI>- and/or Consultant Selection Policy <http://lcnet.co.lake.ca.us/Assets/Intranet/Policy/Policies+$!26+Procedures+Manual/Ch4_2021v2.pdf>-Compliant (describe process undertaken in “Executive Summary”)
☐ Section 2-38 <https://library.municode.com/ca/lake_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXPU_S2-38EXCOBI> Exemption from Competitive Bidding (rationale in “Executive Summary,” attach documentation, as needed)
☐ For Technology Purchases: Vetted and Supported by the Technology Governance Committee <http://lcnet.co.lake.ca.us/Assets/Intranet/Intranet+Forms/Information+Technology/AdvPlan.pdf> (“Yes,” if checked)
☐ Other (Please describe in Executive Summary)
Consistency with Vision 2028 <http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Directory/Administration/Visioning/Vision2028.htm> (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☒ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☒ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
☒ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action: Informational presentation, only; no recommended action.