On July 17, 2025, in accordance with Government Code section 1780(d)(1), notice was posted that the Board of Directors of the Grossmont Healthcare District (District) will be considering the appointment of a new board member to represent Zone 4 of the District.
Appointment of a new board member will be considered at the Board of Directors meeting scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Grossmont District Conference Center, located at 9001 Wakarusa Street, La Mesa, California 91942.
The Board of Directors meets twice monthly — on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month — at 9:00 a.m. The District also maintains nine standing committees and several ad hoc committees. Effective August 2, 2025, board members receive a stipend of $141.47 per meeting for attendance at up to six meetings per month. Additionally, members of the Board of Directors have the opportunity to participate in the District’s health insurance plan.
Persons interested in being appointed must submit an application by letter no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 14, 2025 to:
Grossmont Healthcare District
Attention: Aaron Byzak, Interim CEO
9001 Wakarusa Street
La Mesa, CA 91942
Letters must state the applicant’s qualifications and reasons for wanting to serve on the board.
All applicants must be registered voters residing within the boundaries of Zone 4, which generally includes the communities of Alpine, El Cajon, the unincorporated communities of Harbison-Crest, Lakeside, Pine Valley and the tribal communities of Barona, Sycuan, and Viejas Reservations. Please contact the San Diego County Registrar of Voters or consult the SanGIS interactive map of Grossmont Healthcare District boundaries for more details of the actual boundary locations.
Applicants must file a Fair Political Practices Act Disclosure Statement (“Statement of Economic Interests” Form 700) in accordance with the provisions of that Act and regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. The Disclosure Statement must be filed at the District office prior to the appointment.
Anyone requesting additional information should contact Aaron Byzak, Interim CEO at (760) 889-3609 (mobile) or (619) 825-8050 (office).
| June 30 | Vacancy created in 2022 term held by Gloria Chadwick |
| June 30-July 14 | Notice of Vacancy posted in three conspicuous places within the District, on the District website, and published in local newspaper |
July 17 | Meeting of Board of Directors (open session): • Discussion of procedures for filling vacancy. • Vote to make appointment. Updated Notice of Appointment posted in three conspicuous places within the District, on the District website, and published in local newspaper |
| July 18-August 14 | Application instructions available to the public: • Application instructions posted to District website. • Press release announcing vacancy and describing process for applying. • Distribution of announcement via District social media channels |
| August 14 | • Deadline at 5:00 p.m. for receipt of application letters via mail or hand delivery to District Office • District contacts Registrar of Voters to confirm residency and voter registration status of candidates • Candidate(s) notified of time and location of interviews |
| August 18 | Agenda distribution & posting for 8/21/25 Board meeting Board action item: • Appointment to fill board vacancy • Backup items: Submitted applications, votingprocedures |
| August 21 | Board meeting (9:00 a.m.) – Interview, selection, and appointment of new board member • Public comment on agenda item • Applicant interviews, presentations, and/or questions by board members • Board discussion and vote on appointment* • Administration of Oath of Office and seating of appointee *Majority vote required |
| August 29 | Sixtieth day – If the Board takes no action within the 60-day period, the County Board of Supervisors shall promptly appoint a person to fill the vacancy, or may call an election to fill the vacancy. [California Code, GOV § 1780(h)(1)] |
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