Adopt Commendation for John B. Tang for his many years of outstanding service, leadership, and contributions to the residents of Santa Clara County. (Lee)

County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 128247 DATE: April 14, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: John B. Tang RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for John B. Tang for his many years of outstanding service, leadership, and contributions to the residents of Santa Clara County. (Lee) ATTACHMENTS: • Commendation for John B. Tang (PDF) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1

W HERE AS, John B. Tang has devoted nearly thirty years of exemplary service to San Jose Water, culminating in his retirement on March 31, after a distinguished career defined by integrity, innovation, and unwavering dedication to the communities of Santa Clara County and beyond; WHEREAS, joining San Jose Water in 1995, John Tang steadily advanced through the organization, holding key leadership positions in regulatory affairs, government relations, and community engagement, and most recently serving with distinction as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Government Relations; WHEREAS, in this role, he has skillfully navigated complex regulatory environments, fostered productive relationships with elected officials, public agencies, and community stakeholders, and championed policies that ensured reliable, sustainable water service for more than one million residents; WHEREAS, under his leadership, San Jose Water strengthened its reputation as a responsible steward of natural resources and a trusted community partner, achieving notable milestones in water conservation, infrastructure investment, and customer communication; WHEREAS, John Tang's thoughtful leadership,...

W HEREAS, John B. Tang has devoted nearly thirty years of exemplary service to San Jose Water, culminating in his WHEREAS, joining San Jose Water in 1995, John Tang steadily advanced through the organization, holding key leadership positions in regulatory affairs, government relations, and community engagement, and most recently serving with distinction as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Government Relations; WHEREAS, in this role, he has skillfully navigated complex regulatory environments, fostered productive relationships with elected officials, public agencies, and community stakeholders, and championed policies that ensured reliable, sustainable water service for more than one million residents; WHEREAS, under his leadership, San Jose Water strengthened its reputation as a responsible steward of natural resources and a trusted community partner, achieving notable milestones in water conservation, infrastructure investment, and customer communication; WHEREAS, John Tang's thoughtful leadership, collaborative spirit, and strategic insight were instrumental in advancing San Jose Water's mission to deliver safe, high-quality, and affordable water service while...