REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JERRY P. DYER, Mayor
Office of Mayor & City Manager
BY: MATTHEW GRUNDY, Deputy Mayor
Office of Mayor & City Manager
CHRIS MONTELONGO, Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of Mayor & City Manager
SUBJECT
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Approve the appointment of Douglas Dart (District 3 Resident) to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for a term ending November 1, 2024. Approve the appointment of Laura Ward (District 1 Resident) to the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission for a term ending July 1, 2025. Approve the reappointment of Susan L. Coulter (District 6 Resident) to the Disability Advisory Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board has members appointed by the County and City along with seven private sector members appointed by the Mayor. There are currently two private sector vacancies. The Mayor’s Office is providing the appointment of Douglas Dart for consideration.
The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission has nine members appointed by the Mayor. One vacancy currently exists. Laura Ward has extensive knowledge and experience having worked on the arts component of Measure P and served on the board of the Fresno Arts Council. Ms. Ward has dedicated most of her life to advance awareness of the arts throughout Fresno, she also holds a minor in Art History from Stanford University. The Mayor’s Office is providing the appointment of Laura Ward for consideration to the position that is currently vacant.
The Disability Advisory Commission has seven members appointed by the Mayor, there are currently two vacancies. Susan L. Coulter’s current term expires June 30, 2023. The Mayor’s Office is providing the reappointment of Susan L. Coulter for a term ending June 30, 2025, for consideration.
Attachment: Dart Appointment Package
Ward Appointment Package
Coulter Reappointment Package