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District 1 Supervisor John M. Gioia
Welcome From John
Welcome to our website. Growing up in West County, it’s a great honor to represent our diverse community. I’m committed to values of equity, justice and inclusion. I’ve worked hard alongside many others to fight for access to quality healthcare, environmental justice, expanded opportunities for youth, a healthier environment, affordable housing, and a safer community. Your ideas make us stronger and I want to hear them.
District One includes the cities of Richmond, San Pablo, El Cerrito, part of Pinole, and the unincorporated communities of Bayview, East Richmond Heights, El Sobrante, Kensington, Montalvin Manor, Tara Hills, North Richmond, and Rollingwood. (District Map (PDF))
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County Health Department COVID-19 website
Coronavirus Call Center: 844-729-8410 (Daily, 8 to 5)
Office Closed, Working Remotely
Contra Costa’s Health Officer issued a shelter-in-place order to slow the spread of COVID-19. To protect the public, we have closed our office but work remotely. We can be reached at 510.231.8686 or john_gioia@bos.cccounty.us. Thank you for your cooperation and please stay home except for essential business.
What’s New:
Multiple Contra Costa County Sites Have Open Slots for COVID-19 Vaccinations (video)
Multiple Contra Costa County Sites Have Open Slots for COVID-19 Vaccinations
Free walk-in COVID-19 vaccination at Richmond Veterans Memorial Hall every day until April 25. No appointment needed!
Ribbon cut for new Fire Station 70 in San Pablo
Contra Costa County unveils brand new $13.5M San Pablo fire station
Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Site at Oakland Coliseum to Remain Open (video)
Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Site at Oakland Coliseum to Remain Open
Contra Costa County Opens Vaccine Eligibility to those 16 and Older (video)
Contra Costa Moves Into Orange Tier - More Openings
Anyone 16 and older now eligible for COVID vaccine in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to 16+ (video)
Contra Costa Opens Eligibility to Those 16+
Contra Costa County Set to Open Vaccine Eligibility to All Residents 16 and Older
Contra Costa County Opens Vaccine Eligibility to 16 and Older (video)
Contra Costa County Opens Vaccine Eligibility to 16 and Older
Contra Costa County's secret for vaccine rollout faster than rest of California (video)
Contra Costa County's secret for vaccine rollout faster than rest of California
Appointments Now Available for 50+ Residents
Contra Costa County Set to Open Vaccine Eligibility to All Residents 16 and Older
Contra Costa County Set to Open Vaccine Eligibility to All Residents 16 and Older (video)
Why is Contra Costa outpacing Santa Clara in the race to vaccinate residents
Contra Costa County vaccine supply not impacted by increased eligibility (video)
Contra Costa County vaccine supply not impacted by increased eligibility
County opens up vaccination to anyone age 50 and older
One Year Rememberance Event Honoring First Contra Costa COVID Death
Contra Costa moves to Red Tier, allowing more openings
California’s latest COVID vaccine shakeup: Will it improve equity in the Bay Area
COVID: 30,000 on waitlist to get vaccinated in Contra Costa County
Drive thru mobile clinics offer COVID vaccines in Richmond and San Pablo
Rent Relief Available For Tenants and Landlords
Chevron spill causes no wildlife damage so far (video)
Chevron spill dumps oil into SF Bay (video)
A step forward: Contra Costa Co. expands vaccine eligibility to grocery store workers and teachers (video)
A step forward: Contra Costa Co. expands vaccine eligibility to grocery store workers and teachers
Seeking Residents to Serve on a New Measure X Community Advisory Board
Contra Costa County supervisors want to up vaccination rates in low-income, communities of color
Leak at Richmond Chevron refinery contained following a public health advisory
Leak at Richmond Chevron refinery contained following a public health advisory (Video)
Neighbors sound off after 600-gallon oil spill near Richmond's Chevron refinery (Video)
Neighbors sound off after 600-gallon oil spill near Richmond's Chevron refinery
Community mural unveiled in North Richmond
Richmond: Cleanup at Chevron refinery oil spill continues a day after leak
Board of Supervisors Acts to Protect Tenants and Restaurants (English and Español)
Contra Costa County Health Officials Say COVID-19 Numbers Declining
Contra Costa County's Fire Department Opens Mass Vaccination Site (video)
Contra Costa County's Fire Department Opens Mass Vaccination Site
Join Supervisor Gioia for a virtual tour of the Bay Trail
Supervisor Gioia working to ensure vaccine equity in West County
Beware of COVID-19 vaccination scams!
Thank you West County for Supporting Verde K8 School in Supervisor Gioia's annual Holiday drive
Supervisors discuss early COVID vaccine disparities in Contra Costa County (video)
Supervisors discuss early COVID vaccine disparities in Contra Costa County
State lifts Stay at Home Order (English and Spanish)
Contra Costa County Supervisors Ask State to Prioritize Teachers for Vaccine
West Contra Costa Schools Study Session on Covid-19 on 1/20/2021
Many ways to safely celebrate Martin Luther King Day in Contra Costa County
Free nutritious meals available to seniors during COVID-19.
Bay Area Counties have implemented statewide COVID stay home order. Espanol.
Help Guide Air Quality Planning in Richmond and San Pablo.
Tips for a safer Thanksgiving during this pandemic.
County returns to the more restrictive red tier in the state's COVID-19 blueprint for reopening.
FREE COVID testing event in San Pablo.
Smaller outdoor social gatherings are urged by health officials during winter.
New Health Order allows more openings as state moves Contra Costa to orange tier.
Advice for residents ahead of SEVERE FIRE weather (October 25 through October 27)
County offers free, one-stop flu vaccine and Covid-!9 test sites, some with Saturday hours.
31st anniversary of Loma Prieta earthquake is a good chance to prepare!
Richmond Main Street Virtual Concert on 10/17, RSVP for chance at prizes
Clean Air Day 2020 a milestone to build on
County extends protections for tenants
Let's all take the Clean Air Day pledge!
County offers free flu shots at its COVID-19 testing locations. Everyone urged to get a flu shot
More re-openings as Contra Costa County moves to red tier in state's COVID-19 blueprint
New Health Order requires private healthcare providers to expand COIVID-19 testing
Everything you need to know about November 3rd election
The entire month of September is Coastal Cleanup - learn more here
Openings on Sustainability and HazMat commissions
New Health Order aligns Contra Costa County with state COVID-19 guidelines
Protect Yourself from Unhealthy Smoke this Weekend https://
Tips for a safe and healthy Labor Day Weekend, from Bay Area Health Officers
September is Coastal Cleanup Month this year, with a focus on neighborhood cleanups
New Health Order allows outdoor gyms, nail salons and more
New COVID-19 walk-in testing sites in Richmond and North Richmond. Free, no appointments needed, don't need to have symptoms.
Change in Caller ID # for County Community Warning System, what this means for you
Community Forum Saturday (online): Covid-19, Voting and More
Smoke from nearby fires triggers Bay Area health alert
Free home energy efficiency workshop Wednesday.
Rolling power outages in Contra Costa County to save electricity.
Stay safe and healthy in our heatwave!
Stand for clean air by taking the Clean Air Day online pledge!
Fines for violating face covering requirements
Wildland fire prevention resources, as fire season is upon us.
State prohibits some indoor activities that had opened in Contra Costa County
Indoor gatherings prohibited in revised Health Order, as virus rates increase.
As COVID-19 rates increase, wearing face coverings is especially critical.
Let’s stay home and safe while celebrating July 4th!
County explores buying motels/hotels for homeless housing.
Free new COVID-19 Test site at Kennedy High.
County postpones business reopenings slated for July 1, due to sharp increase in COVID-19 cases.
Openings on County Racial Justice Oversight Body and Hazardous Materials Commission
Homeless street teams working to clean North Richmond.
New state mandatory guidelines for face coverings
June Updates
Hair Salons/ Barbers, Indoor Religious and Funeral Services, RV Parks and Swimming Pools.
Free fresh fruit and vegetable boxes at Contra Costa County’s San Pablo Library
Outdoor Dining, BBQ/Picnic Areas, Dog Parks, Swimming Pools and Camping
County curfew from 8 pm tonight to 5 am tomorrow.
New Heath Order reopens retail, religious gatherings, day care and more.
Countywide curfew from 8 pm tonight to 5 am tomorrow.
We have a choice - Let’s speak out against racism and injustice
May Updates
Richmond Rapid Response Fund to Support Our Community
Curbside retail sales open-up and health advice
New Health Order allows outdoor gatherings in cars
Roadmap to reopening based on public health indicators
Wildfire Season Preparation and COVID-19
Tips for preventing COVID-19 scams and fraud
COVID-19 resources for families regardless of immigration status
April Updates
Health Order Eases Restrictions
Thanks for Flattening the Curve, but there is more work to do.
County opens expanded, free drive-through test sites for people with symptoms
Facebook townhalls on April 30 and May 1 for latest COVID-19 info
New call center helps small businesses in Contra Costa navigate effects of COVID-19
County passes emergency rent and eviction protection. Final Ordinance Here.
New health order requires face covering in many public settings
Check on each other during this pandemic
Support and benefit from the County’s COVID-19 Response Fund
County working to ensure vote by mail open to all in November election
How to help our community non-profit organizations
Faith community leading by worshipping at home
Protect your personal health while supporting public health
New County Dashboard provides detailed COVID-19 related data
Mapping tool to locate free/low cost food sources in the County
Health Recommendation: Let’s all wear cloth masks in public
Craneway Pavilion in Richmond to become 250-bed Federal Medical Station
March Updates
Health Officers extend Stay-at-Home Health Order until May 3rd
John’s personal video and message about Staying at home
List of resources and assistance for those facing financial hardship
John supports undocumented communities during this pandemic