Maria Alegria, Democratic Party of Contra Costa and Margaret Hanlon-Gradie, Contra Costa AFL-CIO Labor Council, requested revisions to the public forum process to allow for more public input for the interim District Attorney;

Paul Burgarino, Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder, Elections Department announced a photo contest (through August 6) for the winning photo to appear on the 2018 voter guide, all are encouraged to participate by submitting photos of civic life in Contra Costa. Additionally, the Clerk-Recorder's office has extended hours for summer, open Thursday evenings til 7:30 p.m. in July and August

Hakim Jabbar, Weedonit Collective, a medical marijuana collective, spoke on recent code enforcement actions, and that the growers were not notified of any changes in the law regarding growing cannabis outdoors, and the confusion with the guidelines of SB420 and County regulations.

Felix Sanchez spoke on the immense congestion and dangerous travel on an area on State Route 4 from the Interstate 680 interchange/Pacheco Avenue exit to the Pittsburg exits, where it condenses down from three lanes to two lanes.

The following people did not wish to speak, but left written commentary for the Board's consideration (attached):
Dana Richardson, Bay Point; Richadson Wright, Weedonit Collective; Justina Henry, Weedonit Collective.