Library Commission

The Contra Costa County Library Commission was established by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in March 1991. The Commission was created to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian. The Library Commission is comprised of 24 voting members and 3 non-voting (ex-officio) members:

Eighteen members representing the cities/towns in Contra Costa County - these Commissioners are appointed by the city/town councils (Richmond does not participate)
Five members represent Contra Costa County - each member of the Board of Supervisors appoints one Commissioner
One member representing the Central Labor Council
Three Ex-Officio members representing the East Bay Leadership Council, College District, and the Office of Education

The Commission application, interview, and appointment procedures vary for each city/town or special district. If you would like to express your interest in serving on the Library Commission, please contact the appropriate appointing authority for your community.

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Next Full L/C Meeting

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Time: 6:00pm

Physical Location:
County Administration Building
1025 Escobar St., Room 110A
Martinez, 94553

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Meeting Schedule 2026

Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6:00 pm
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:00 pm
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 pm
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 6:00 pm
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 pm
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:00 pm

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Commission Members

John M. Huh, Ph.D.
Alternate: Vacant
Represents: Antioch

Linda Sendig
Alternate: Vivian Faye
Represents: Brentwood

Amit Prayag
Alternate: Vacant
Represents: Clayton

Tommy Smith (Chair)
Alternate: Vacant
Represents: Concord

Nicole Gemmer
Alternate: Robert Sanguedolce
Represents: Danville

Michael Fischer
Alternate: Bethany Woods
Represents: El Cerrito

Wylendia Eastman
Alternate: Vacant
Represents: Hercules

Sarah Blumenfeld
Alternate: Stuart Robinson
Represents: Lafayette

Matthew DeFraga
Alternate: Jim Dexter
Represents: Martinez

Amenda Kung
Alternate: Vacant
Represents: Moraga

Kevin Armonio
Alternate: Vannessa Cendejas
Represents: Oakley

Erika Rosenberg
Alternate: Vacant
Represents: Orinda

VACANT
Alternate: Vacant
Represents: Pinole

Zelda LeFrak-Belleci
Alternate: Vacant
Represents: Pittsburg

Julia Dozier
Alternate: David Scholz
Represents: Pleasant Hill

VACANT
Alternate: Vacant
Represents: San Pablo

Marina Hsieh
Alternate: Vacant
Represents: San Ramon

Heather Lurvey (Vice-Chair)
Alternate: Lorie Tinfow
Represents: Walnut Creek

Rachel Rosekind, Ph.D.
Alternate: Frederick Page
Represents: District 1 (Gioia)

Susan Hildreth
Alternate: Michael Swernoff
Represents: District 2 (Andersen)

Arnold Fitzpatrick
Alternate: Vacant
Represents: District 3 (Burgis)

Sue Hamill
Alternate: Robert Mason
Represents: District 4 (Carlson)

Dennisha Marsh
Alternate: Robin Eckert
Represents: District 5 (Scales-Preston)

Lynn Mackey
Alternate: Vacant
Represents: Office of Education

Bryan Thomas
Alternate: Stacie Hinton
Represents: Central Labor Council

Anne Kingsley
Alternate: Vacant
Represents: Contra Costa CCD

Committee Documents / Items of Interest

Advisory Body Training Requirements

Contra Costa County’s independent and advisory body members must comply with county and state policies. These policies require members to complete four (4) trainings.

Due within three (3) months of appointment and every two (2) years thereafter:

AB - Contra Costa County Brown Act Training
AB - Implicit Bias Training
CA Local Agency Ethics (AB1234)

Due within six (6) months of appointment and every two (2) years thereafter:

Fiscal and Financial Training (CA SB827)

To complete your trainings, please visit the Vector Solutions training platform. Your advisory body staff liaison will set up your training account and you will receive your username and login via email.

For detailed training instructions, please find the Advisory Body Training Instructions (PDF) on the Contra Costa County Training Resources page.