Lloyd, who has served in technology leadership positions in San Jose, Seattle and beyond, will be joining the Center for Digital Government as its executive director.
In early February, Tong announced that she was stepping away from her role as senior counselor to Gov. Gavin Newsom. Now, she’s been appointed to the state’s Racial Equity Commission.
The Legislative Analyst’s Office has raised concerns about unanswered questions, cost overruns and lack of oversight as the California Office of Emergency Services moves ahead with statewide transition to a next-generation 911 system.
What to Know:
- The Department of Cannabis Control is asking the Legislature for money to support IT enhancements and comply with recently signed legislation.
- Assembly Bill 8 created new oversight and enforcement mandates for the department that will require funding and resources.
- The department has also issued an RFP for a new Laboratory Information Management System Replacement project, with bids due in March.
Police Chief Paul Joseph voiced support for the automated license plate readers, calling them a crime-fighting "linchpin," even as civil rights groups say proposed reforms don’t go far enough.
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