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Contra Costa County Mourns Passing of Trailblazing Supervisor Federal Glover

Glover, the county’s first African American supervisor, served six terms over 23 years, leaving a legacy of equity, justice, and community service.

Federal Glover served for more than two decades on the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. 
Federal Glover is sworn into office as Contra Costa County’s first Black supervisor by Judge Garrett Jay Grant in August 2001.  
Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover listens to a speaker during a community forum in June 2018. 
Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover speaks during a community forum in 2018.

Overview

  • Federal Glover, who broke racial barriers as Contra Costa County's first African American supervisor, passed away on May 18, 2025, at the age of 69.
  • Glover served six terms representing District 5, championing housing, health services, and environmental justice during his 23-year tenure.
  • He passed away at the California San Francisco Medical Center, with the cause of death not yet disclosed.
  • Glover co-founded the Contra Costa Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice in 2020 and secured grants for critical housing initiatives, including Delta Landing in Pittsburg.
  • Tributes from family, colleagues, and the community highlight his unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and improving residents' lives, with memorial arrangements pending.