Ad hoc committee backs extension for Alameda County Reparations Commission through June 30, 2026

The Alameda County Board ad hoc committee on reparations voted on May 30 to forward a motion to the full Board recommending that the Reparations Commission’s term be extended to June 30, 2026.

Chair Deborah told the ad hoc committee the commission had been seated later than planned and—based on a landscape analysis of other jurisdictions—many comparable reparations efforts take two to three years. “If we were to stick with the original timeline, we’d be issuing something this summer, which would be pretty thin,” she said, urging an extension to allow thorough research and community engagement.

Supervisor Marquez moved to extend the commission’s term to June 30, 2026; President Miley seconded the motion. The committee recorded no opposition among the two committee members present and the motion passed at the ad hoc level. The committee indicated the item will be taken to the full Board for formal approval on a forthcoming agenda.

Chair Deborah said commissioners were asked to consider whether they would remain on the commission if the extension is approved, and the Board agreed to encourage supervisors to confirm appointments promptly to avoid falling below quorum. Commissioners also asked that commissioners who expect to leave notify their appointing supervisor quickly to minimize vacancy gaps.

What happens next: The ad hoc committee plans to forward the extension recommendation to the full Board for consideration at an upcoming meeting. Commissioners said they will notify the ad hoc leadership and the clerk about their availability if the extension is approved.