February 4, 2025
Mayor's Office
DATE: February 4, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Appointment of Lashara LaShawn Monique Johnson to
the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Lashara LaShawn Monique Johnson is applying for a
vacant seat on the Community Crisis Response Program
Advisory Board
RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPOINT Lashara LaShawn Monique Johnson to the Community Crisis Response Program Advisory Board,
with a term ending December 31, 2025 – Mayor’s Office
(Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
AGENDA
REPORT
February 4, 2025
DISCUSSION:
Lashara LaShawn Monique Johnson would be an asset to the Community Crisis Response Program(CCRP_ Advisory Board. Having lived and worked in Richmond, CA, she has directly witnessed the gaps in support systems and the harm caused when individuals in crisis are met with inadequate resources. Lashara’s firsthand experience with these challenges fuels her passion for creating change and ensuring that community members receive the support they need in times of distress. As a current nonprofit director specializing in healing for victims of family violence and human trafficking, she brings a wealth of knowledge in trauma-informed care and a deep commitment to social justice. Her leadership and dedication to providing effective, compassionate solutions would help ensure that CCRP Reach Out with Compassion and Kindness (ROCK) Program serves the community with empathy, understanding, and practical support.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Lashara LaShawn Monique Johnson’s redacted application