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By David Taub, Senior Reporter
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December 20, 2019

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California’s women in the boardroom law goes into effect Jan. 1. Authored by Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara), it mandates that the boards of publicly traded companies have women directors.

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Three such companies in Fresno County, all banks, qualify and have already met the first step — one woman by 2020.
But the next milestone — three female members on boards of six or more by the end of 2021 — is yet to be achieved.
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Central Valley Community Bancorp, the corporate parent of Central Valley Community Bank, took a proactive step by naming Sacramento accountant Dorothea Silva to the 12-member board. Silva is the second woman, joining Karen Musson.
“We are fortunate to be able to attract individuals such as Dorothea, an accomplished leader in her industry with a diverse background who brings new perspectives and strength as a financial expert to our well-established Board and Audit Committee,” bank president and CEO James Ford said in a news release.
According to their respective websites, Fresno First Bank has two women on its 10-member board, and United Security Bank has one.
The Wall Street Journal reports that the number of California-based all-male boards of companies in the Russell 3000 went from 93 when the law was signed in 2018 to 17 as of last month.
“In just one year, Senate Bill 826 has had an enormous impact on gender equity in the boardroom. The law sparked a national conversation about the makeup of our boards, led several companies to bring more women onto their leadership teams, and opened doors for talented women across the state,” Jackson said in a news release “With numerous independent studies showing that corporations with women on their boards are more profitable, there is simply no excuse for shutting women out of the boardroom.”
The law is being challenged in court. But, for now, it stands.

Fast Start for Clovis Bond Supporters

The committee designated to raise funds for Measure A, the Clovis Unified school bond on the March 3 ballot, is raking in the money.
So far, Citizens for the Future of Clovis Schools — Yes on Measure A has attracted $135,000 in contributions.
The bond would raise $408 million while increasing property taxes $25 per $100,000 of home value. For example, a home valued at $250,000 would see a $62.50 increase.
Yes on A spokeswoman Kelly Avants said the money will go to the usual campaign efforts: signs, mailers, and advertising.
Avants, who is also the district spokeswoman, spoke with GV Wire while off the clock from her official job. State law does not allow a district employee to campaign on the people’s time.
Nearly all the reported contributors are tied to the construction or real estate industries. At this stage in the campaign, only contributors of $1,000 or more must be reported within 24 hours.
SIM-PBK, the Fresno architecture firm with many school sites on its resume, contributed $20,000. So did Clovis-based electrical contractor Westech Systems.
“I would say that donations have come from a variety of private citizens and businesses, all of whom have expressed a recognition for the value that high quality, well maintained, and up-to-date schools have for a community,” Avants said.
A list of supporters of $1,000 or more:

Name Date  Amount
SIM-PBK 10/30/2019              $20,000
Westech Systems 12/11/2019              $20,000
Clovis Management Association 9/27/2019              $16,000
Cencal Services 11/1/2019              $15,000
Durham Construction Company 12/17/2019              $12,000
Valley Unique Electric 10/29/2019                 $6,500
San Joaquin Glass 12/18/2019                 $5,000
Vintage Park Royal Management 12/18/2019                 $5,000
Grioux Glass, Inc. 12/18/2019                 $5,000
Boulder Creek Royal T Management 12/18/2019                 $5,000
Briner & Son, Inc. Briner & Son Landscape Management 12/18/2019                 $5,000
Granite Ridge Royal T Management 12/18/2019                 $5,000
Palm Lakes Royal T Management 12/18/2019                 $5,000
Howe Electric Construction, Inc. 12/18/2019                 $5,000
Lawson Mechanical Contractors 12/18/2019                 $2,500
Lawson Smith, LLP 12/18/2019                 $2,500
Louis Brosi (C-III Construction) 12/18/2019                $1,000
TOTAL            $135,500

Democratic Tensions over Council Endorsement

Here’s an interesting item from the San Joaquin Valley Sun. Matt Rogers resigned from the Fresno County Democratic Central Committee over the group’s endorsement of Tyler Maxwell in the Fresno City Council District 4 race.
“I do not support him because I believe he is fundamentally dishonest,” Rogers told the Sun.
Asked for a response to Rogers’ allegation, Maxwell said, “Right now I am solely focused on connecting with District 4 residents and learning more about what issues are important to them. I will continue to concentrate on the concerns of my neighbors and what is best for our district moving forward.”
Rogers is a former Fresno-based staffer for U.S. Senator Kamala Harris. He endorsed Nathan Alonzo in the council race, according to a tweet. Alonzo is registered to vote as no party preference.
[Update 12/23/19: this story has been updated to reflect Rogers’ status no longer working for Harris’ office]


Nathan Alonzo (left) and Tyler Maxwell shake hands following a District 4 City Council forum at Fresno State on Nov. 19, 2019 (GV Wire/David Taub)

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Curiosity drives David Taub. The award-winning journalist might be shy, but feels mighty with a recorder in his hand. He doesn't see it his job to "hold public officials accountable," but does see it to provide readers (and voters) the information needed to make intelligent choices. Taub has been honored with several writing awards from the California News Publishers Association. He's just happy to have his stories read. Joining GV Wire in 2016, Taub covers politics, government and elections, mainly in the Fresno/Clovis area. He also writes columns about local eateries (Appetite for Fresno), pro wrestling (Off the Bottom Rope), and media (Media Man). Prior to joining the online news source, Taub worked as a radio producer for KMJ and PowerTalk 96.7 in Fresno. He also worked as an assignment editor for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, California, and KSEE-TV in Fresno. He has also worked behind the scenes for several sports broadcasts, including the NCAA basketball tournament, and the Super Bowl. When not spending time with his family, Taub loves to officially score Fresno Grizzlies games. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Taub is a die-hard Giants and 49ers fan. He graduated from the University of Michigan with dual degrees in communications and political science. Go Blue! You can contact David at 559-492-4037 or at Send an Email

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