News release: Delta Stewardship Council elects a new Chair and Vice Chair
At its April 12, 2024, meeting, the Delta Stewardship Council unanimously elected Council Member Julie Lee as chair and Council Member Gayle Miller as vice chair. “As the chair of this Council, I realize these are very big shoes to fill,” Lee said. “I fully commit to you to do my very best to ensure that the Council continues to fulfill its mission.” Chair Lee’s election took effect immediately, and pursuant to the Delta Reform Act, she may serve in that capacity for no more than four years. Her current term on the Council expires on February 3, 2026. Prior to being appointed to the Council by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2022, Lee served the Office of Governor Jerry Brown and the following California state agencies: Government Operations Agency, Building Standards Commission, Department of Transportation, Department of Personnel Administration, Highway Patrol, and Department of Corrections.