Infrastructure Task Force

The Governing Board of the Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) has voted to place a $920 million bond measure on the June 2026 ballot in Contra Costa County. The funding, which is expected to be approximately $57 million each year, would be used to make significant facility and infrastructure upgrades across Los Medanos, Diablo Valley, and Contra Costa Colleges. This investment is aimed at helping 4CD's campuses meet today's academic, safety, and sustainability standards.

Join EBLC's Infrastructure Task Force for a presentation and Q&A with representatives from 4CD to learn more about the measure itself, the specific projects and campus improvements it would advance, and implications for the broader community should it pass in June.

OUR SPEAKERS

Mojdeh Mehdizadeh serves as the 10th Chancellor for the Contra Costa Community College District (4CD), where she is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and evaluating the resources, programs, and services of 4CD to meet the educational needs of the students and the community. In her former role as Executive Vice Chancellor, Education and Technology, she led efforts across the colleges in educational programs, student services, workforce and economic development, information technology, international education, distance education, research and planning, and grants. Mojdeh has also served as President of Contra Costa College and in her early tenure, she taught Speech Communications as an adjunct faculty member at Diablo Valley College. Along with holding an M.A. in Organizational and Intercultural Communications from Cal State East Bay and a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from San Francisco State University, Mojdeh completed her undergraduate general education requirements at Diablo Valley College, where she developed her understanding and appreciation of the importance of the community college system in developing students for meaningful roles in their careers and the community. Mojdeh is a passionate leader in assuring excellent and affordable post-secondary education for all students, regardless of their social and economic situation, and is laser focused on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for everyone community colleges serve. She has also been and continues to be very active in state, federal, and other organizations aimed at enhancing equitable public educational systems throughout California.

Rebecca Barrett grew up in Concord and is the proud product of local public schools. As a Diablo Valley College (DVC) alumna, Rebecca has served on the Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board since 2018. After attending DVC, she transferred to UCLA, where she earned a degree in political science. With prior professional experience at the California Department of Education and nonprofits, Rebecca lends her expertise to strengthening academic programs, workforce training opportunities, and community partnerships. As a strong student advocate, Rebecca prioritized emergency student aid during the pandemic and has led the charge fighting proposed state budget cuts to the college district, successfully protecting student resources for years to come. She continues to champion affordable higher education access and student success initiatives. Rebecca also mentors 4CD students and cultivates leadership among various youth groups.

MEETING AGENDA

11:00 AM — Welcome and Introductions, Jared Asch
11:02 AM — Chair Update, Jared Asch
11:06 AM — Policy Director Update, Meg Stern
11:10 AM — 4CD Presentation, Mojdeh Mehdizadeh & Rebecca Barrett
11:30 AM — Q&A, All
11:55 AM — Member Updates, All
12:00 PM — Adjourn, Jared Asch

The East Bay Leadership Council is an employer-led membership organization on a mission to improve the economy and quality of life in the East Bay through policy advocacy. Thank you for contributing to our work through your involvement in EBLC’s Infrastructure Task Force