TO: City Council Members
FROM:
Office
of
the
Mayor
DATE:
September
2,
2026
RE:
Appointment
of
One
Member
to
the
Head
Start
Advisory
Board
The Mayor’s Office respectfully requests City Council consideration for the appointment of Stephanie
Wilborn
to
serve
on
the
Head
Start
Advisory
Board.
This
appointment
is
intended
to
fill
the
current
vacancy
and
to
ensure
that
the
board’s
essential
functions
remain
uninterrupted.
The Head Start Advisory Board plays a critical role in supporting Oakland’s Head Start programs by
providing
community
oversight,
advising
on
program
planning
and
policy,
and
helping
ensure
high-quality
early
childhood
education
and
comprehensive
services
for
children
and
families.
The
Board’s
work
is
essential
to
maintaining
compliance
with
federal
Head
Start
requirements
and
advancing
equitable
outcomes
for
Oakland’s
youngest
residents.
Proposed Actions: ● Appoint Stephanie Wilborn to fill the vacant seat on the Head Start Advisory Board. We appreciate the Council’s consideration and support in advancing this appointment in a timely manner.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Office of the Mayor