NOTICE OF VACANCY – BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Reclamation District No. 2059 – Bradford Island
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy currently exists on the Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2059 (Bradford Island), located in Contra Costa County, California.
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Water Code governing reclamation districts and in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2059 will consider the appointment of a qualified individual to fill the vacant position on the Board.
The appointed trustee will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term, which began in November 2023 and will expire in November 2027, or until a successor is elected or appointed in accordance with applicable provisions of the California Water Code.
Interested individuals must be qualified to serve as a trustee of the District as required by law. Qualified persons interested in serving on the Board are encouraged to submit a written letter of interest outlining their qualifications and interest in serving the District.
Letters of interest must be submitted by email to:
bradford2059@gmail.com
For additional information regarding the vacancy or the appointment process, please contact the District Manager, Angelia H. Tant, at 925-209-5480.
The Board of Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2059 will consider the appointment at a public meeting held in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. The meeting date and time will be announced in a future notice.
Dated: 03/11/2026
Reclamation District No. 2059
Board of Trustees
District’s Location & Mission Statement:
Reclamation District Number 2059 (RD 2059) encompasses Bradford Island, located in Contra Costa County (County), California. RD 2059’s service area is bounded by the San Joaquin River to the north and west, the False River to the south and Fisherman’s Cut to the east. Bradford is a unique island located in the heart of the delta that can only be accessed by a ferry.
Bradford Island Reclamation Area was established on November 19th, 1921. Our mission is to manage and maintain our 7.4 miles of levees by, operating flood control systems including pumps, canals and District ditches and reduce flood risk for properties within the District’s boundaries.
Mitigation Site Rehabilitation Request for Bids
Website User Friendly Guide for Landowners & Public
Board Meetings:
Meetings are held once a month
Day - 1st Tuesday of the Month
Time: 10 AM
Zoom is available
Location: Antioch Fair Grounds
Located at 1201 W. 10th St. Antioch, CA 94509
(Next to Admin Office)
Office Hours:
Tuesday 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday 9 AM - 5PM
*****NEW SCHEDULE*****
MONDAY – FRIDAY RUNS
9 am to 5 pm
The last run @ 5 PM (from the Bradford side - Last run leaving the island)
RUNS ON THE HOUR EXCEPT 12 NOON
SATURDAY RUNS
8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am & 12 NOON
The last run @12 Noon (Is from the Bradford side - Last run leaving the island)
SUNDAY RUNS
11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm
The last run @ 3 PM (Is from the Bradford side - Last run leaving the island)
Hotline Number (925) 684-3766, but not manned 24/7 so will need to leave a message.
Bradford Island (Private Property)
All property on Bradford Island is owned by private individuals and by agencies for a specific use. Any unauthorized access on any land on Bradford Island may be a trespass and could result in criminal or civil penalties. Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 602 or Civil Code Section
Ferry Tickets may be purchased at GAS N SAVE (Vallero) located on Cypress near the road that takes you to the Ferry. Contact Phone: (925) 625-6055.
YOU MUST have a ticket to board the ferry. NO CASH SALES.
If someone accepts cash from you, please call (925) 209-5480 to report this.
District Area of Jurisdictions
District Area of Jurisdiction": The District Works and the adjacent area(s) to the District Works, over which the District has control and the ability to regulate:
1. For “District Levees:” The District Levee and the area on the landside and waterside of the District Levee that is required to maintain the stability, safety and integrity of the District Levee and the levee operating, maintenance, relocation and reconstruction requirements of the District (to-wit: 110 feet from the center line of the District Levee on the waterside; 110 feet from the center line of the District Levee on
the landside, with authority to regulate encroachments and land-use activities in that area from 110 feet to 160 feet from the centerline on the landside, if those encroachments or land use activities may impact the District’s Levee or District operations. Excavation activities within 300 feet of levees are also subject to District jurisdiction and prior approval).