Adopt Commendation for Kane Bethea as he retires after 17 years of service to the County of Santa Clara. (Public Health Department)

County of Santa Clara Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System Public Health Department 129886 DATE: August 11, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sarah L. Rudman MD MPH, Health Officer and Public Health Director SUBJECT: Commendation for Kane Bethea RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Kane Bethea as he retires after 17 years of service to the County of Santa Clara. (Public Health Department) REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION AND BACKGROUND Kane Bethea has been a long-time contributor to the County of Santa Clara and has retired after 17 years of dedicated service. Details of his public service are outlined in the attached commendation. ATTACHMENTS: • Retirement Commendation for Kane Bethea (PDF) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1

Docusign Envelope ID: 1C0683AC-7050-843A-821B-26A30AB06441 WHEREAS, Kane Bethea retired on July 20, 2026, concluding more than 17 years of exemplary and distinguished public service, during which he consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism, deep technical expertise, and a steadfast commitment to safeguarding public health in Santa Clara County; WHEREAS, Kane earned a bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition from San Diego State University, began his career as an Environmental Health Specialist with the County of San Bernardino in 2004, obtained state registration in 2005, and joined the County of Santa Clara in 2009; WHEREAS, Kane advanced rapidly due to his strong regulatory judgment, analytical skill, and exemplary work ethic, earning promotion to Senior Environmental Health Specialist in 2010 and becoming a lead member of the Consumer Protection Division Plan Review Program, where he played a pivotal role in major, high-profile projects including the construction of Levi’s Stadium, the Apple Park campus, and PayPal Park; WHEREAS, Kane was instrumental in modernizing and strengthening program operations, developing comprehensive training materials and instructional...