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
Title
Approve the appointments of Dr. Honora Chapman, Brynn Saito, Jessica Giffen, Heather Kuyper-McKeithen, Bryan Harley, and the reappointment of Megan Bohigian to the Fresno Poet Laureate Selection Committee for terms ending on December 31, 2024. Approve the appointment of Carlota Kincaid to the Disability Advisory Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2024.
 
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RECOMMENDATION 
 
Staff recommends approval.
 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
 
The Poet Laureate Selection Committee has seven members appointed by the Mayor with expertise in the following categories:  literary arts, education, or media. The Poet Laureate Selection Committee is responsible for selecting the Honorary Poet Laureate.  The Mayor’s Office is providing the appointments of Dr. Honora Chapman (Literary Arts & Education), Brynn Saito (Literary Arts & Education), Jessica Giffen (Literary Arts & Education), Heather Kuyper-McKeithen (Literary Arts & Education), Bryan Harley (Media), and the reappointment of Megan Bohigian (Literary Arts) to the Poet Laureate Selection Committee. 
 
The Disability Advisory Commission has seven commissioners with one vacancy.  The Mayor’s Office is providing the appointment of Carlota Kincaid (Resident of District 4) for consideration.
 
 
Attachments:                     
Chapman Appointment Package
Saito Appointment Package
Giffen Appointment Package
Kuyper-McKeithen Appointment Package
Harley Appointment Package
Bohigian Reappointment Package
Kincaid Appointment Package