IHSS Public Authority Advisory Commission

The IHSS Public Authority Advisory Commission is a volunteer advisory board which meets every month to make IHSS program recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. Meetings are open to the public. The commission consists of current and former users of personal assistance services, providers, and persons from existing County advisory bodies. The duties of the Commission (as defined by Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors’ Ordinance #4655 adding Chapter 2.124 of the Santa Cruz County Code entitled “The In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission of the County of Santa Cruz”) are to:
 
  • Serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors, as the governing board of the IHSS Public Authority, and any administrative body in the County related to the delivery and administration of the IHSS.
  • Review policies related to the delivery of In-Home Supportive Services and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding any proposed changes.
  • Review pending state and federal legislation that may impact the IHSS program, consumers, and/or providers and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding any proposed changes.
  • Stay informed and educated on In-Home Supportive Services and Public Authority issues.
  • Provide a forum for consumers and providers of personal assistance services, advocates and other interested parties to participate in IHSS policy and program development.

IHSS Advisory Commission By-Laws (PDF, 116 KB)

Advisory Commission Members 
  • Becky Taylor, Vice-Chair, Representative of Commission on Disabilities
  • Michael Molesky, Consumer
  • Lois Sones, Representative of Seniors Commission
  • Foster Andersen, Consumer
  • Linda Campbell, Consumer
  • Maria Arreola, Provider
  • Stephanie Auld, Consumer
  • 1 Vacancy - Provider
  • 2 Vacancies - Consumer
  • 1 Vacancy - Advocate Organization
2024 - 2025 Meeting Dates
The schedule of 2024 - 2025 IHSS Advisory Commission Meeting dates and times are listed below.
All meetings held at the Human Services Department, located at 1400 Emeline Ave., Room 206, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
 
DATE TIME LOCATION
May 24, 2024 CANCELLED  
June 28, 2024 1:00 - 3:00 PM Human Services Department
                     July 2024 - No Meeting
August 23, 2024 1:00 - 3:00 PM Human Services Department
September 27, 2024 1:00 - 3:00 PM Human Services Department
October 25, 2024 1:00 - 3:00 PM Human Services Department
November 22, 2024 1:00 - 3:00 PM Human Services Department
         December 2024 - No Meeting
January 24, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 PM Human Services Department
February 28, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 PM Human Services Department
March 28, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 PM Human Services Department
April 25, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 PM Human Services Department


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agendas
Agendas prior to January of 2023 may be located in Advisory Commission Archives.
 
Minutes
Minutes prior to January of 2023 may be located in Advisory Commission Archives.

Contact Us

Office Location
500 Westridge Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
 
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1300
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
 
Contact and Fax Numbers
Office: (831) 454-4036
Fax: (831) 763-8906
 
Become A Commissioner

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Scheduled Meetings
Unless otherwise specified, regularly scheduled IHSS Advisory Commission meetings are generally held as follows:
  • DAY: Fourth (4th) Friday
  • MONTH: Every month except July and December
  • TIME: 1:00 PM – 3:00PM
  • LOCATION: 1400 Emeline Avenue (Building K), Room 206, Santa Cruz, CA 95060