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Governor Newsom Announces Six Appointments: Special Education, Nursing, Tobacco Oversight, EMS, Behavioral Health and Respiratory Care Boards

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · California · GSM News

The Office of Governor Gavin Newsom announced six appointments on Oct. 27 to state boards covering special education, registered nursing, tobacco education and research oversight, emergency medical services, behavioral health services oversight and accountability, and respiratory care. The Governor's Office said none of the six appointments requires Senate confirmation.

Nichole Morgan of Sacramento was appointed to the Advisory Commission on Special Education. Morgan serves on the State Water Resources Control Board.

Mawata Kamara of Tracy was appointed to the Board of Registered Nursing. Kamara is a charge nurse at San Leandro Hospital. The position pays $100 per day.

Candy Stockton-Joreteg of Eureka was appointed to the Tobacco Education and Research Oversight Committee. Stockton-Joreteg is the Humboldt County health officer.

Kimberly Freeman of Sonora was appointed to the Commission on Emergency Medical Services. Freeman is the emergency medical services director at the Mountain Counties EMS Agency and is registered with the Libertarian Party.

David Toston of San Jose was appointed to the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission. Toston is superintendent of the Santa Clara County Office of Education.

Marcia Rayford of Citrus Heights was appointed to the Respiratory Care Board of California. The position pays $100 per day.

Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)

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