Arts and Creative Economy Commission
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Qualifications: Each member of the Commission shall be at least 18 years of age, reside in the City of Elk Grove, and be registered to vote. A member may not be an officer or employee of the City.
| Name of Appointee | Date of Appointment | Initial Term |
|---|---|---|
| Julee Cooper | February 12, 2025 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Pablo Espinoza | February 12, 2025 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Sally Guttridge | February 12, 2025 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Mike Mangonon | February 12, 2025 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Man Phan | February 12, 2025 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Brian Rickel | February 12, 2025 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Aaryn Val | February 12, 2025 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
Disability Advisory Committee
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Qualifications: Must be a resident of Elk Grove. The Disability Advisory Committee shall include members drawn from persons with disabilities or their immediate families, organizations serving or representing persons with disabilities from the general public with interest and/or knowledge about disability issues and who have a broad community perspective. *Note: At least three (3) of the members will be persons with a disability.
| Name of Appointee | Date of Appointment | Initial Term |
|---|---|---|
| Ted Clark* | February 23, 2011 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Ann Hennessey | January 23, 2019 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Daisy Hughes | June 12, 2024 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Cameron Naramore* | February 25, 2026 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Joe Xavier* | September 24, 2025 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
Diversity and Inclusion Commission
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Qualifications: 18 years of age, reside in the City of Elk Grove, and be registered to vote
| Name of Appointee | Date of Appointment | Initial Term |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Burfield | February 28, 2024 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Tristan Buzzini | September 10, 2025 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Jessica Carter | April 11, 2018 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Jinky Dolar | May 23, 2012 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Angelina Hinojosa | February 25, 2026 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Carlese Laurent | April 9, 2025 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Tina Lee-Vogt | February 24, 2021 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Bhavin Parikh | July 27, 2016 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Teressa Plammoottil | May 14, 2025 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Jenny Rodriquez | December 13, 2023 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
Historic Preservation Committee
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Qualifications: 18 years of age, reside in the City of Elk Grove, and be registered to vote
| Name of Appointee | Date of Appointment (most recent) | Initial Term |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Buscher (voting member) | June 13, 2007 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Shveta Dalla (voting member) | July 24, 2024 (April 9, 2025) | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Peggy Forseth-Andrews (voting member) | September 12, 2018 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| John Fraser (voting member) | July 24, 2024 (October 22, 2025) | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Rachel Simi (voting member) | October 25, 2023 (July 24, 2024) | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Nathaniel Copus (alternate member) | April 9, 2025 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Rachel Lee Perez (alternate member) | October 22, 2025 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
Measure E Citizens' Oversight Committee
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Qualifications: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, reside in the City of Elk Grove, and be registered to vote. A member may not be an officer or employee of the City. The following qualifications are preferred, but not required, for Committee members: 1) Knowledge of municipal finance, taxation, budgeting, and/or accounting, 2) Knowledge of municipal or governmental services operations, and 3) Knowledge of the local business and/or residential community.
| Name of Appointee | Date of Appointment | Initial Term |
|---|---|---|
| Bret Bartholomew | March 22 2023 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Judy Covington | March 8, 2023 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Hollis Erb | March 8, 2023 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Valerie Erwin | March 22, 2023 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Harminder Singh Khangura | March 8, 2023 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Helena Madera-Silmi | March 8, 2023 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Allan Veto | March 8, 2023 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
Planning Commission
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Qualifications: 18 years of age and reside in the City of Elk Grove. A member may not be an officer or employee of the City.
| Name of Appointee | Date of Appointment | Initial Term |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Fernandez | February 24, 2021 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Oscar O’Con | January 11, 2023 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Sandra Poole | February 24, 2021 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Varinder Singh | April 10, 2024 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Suman Singha | February 24, 2021 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
Trails Committee
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Qualifications: 18 years of age, reside in the City of Elk Grove, and be registered to vote
| Name of Appointee | Date of Appointment | Initial Term |
|---|---|---|
| Sharon Anderson | January 21, 2004 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Mark Doty | October 26, 2011 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Mark Mendenhall | April 11, 2002 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Chris Neumann | December 8, 2021 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Sheri Noblett | October 13, 2021 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
Youth Commission
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Qualifications: At time of appointment each member shall be: 1) no less than thirteen (13) years of age and no more than eighteen (18) years of age; 2) a student in grades seven (7) through twelve (12), in an approved education program for middle school or high school students; and 3) a resident of the City or its sphere of influence, at the time of application for appointment and continuously thereafter. The sphere of influence is defined to include circumstances where a member attends an Elk Grove school but lives just outside the city limits. Immediate family members of City Council Members shall not be eligible for appointment.
| Name of Appointee | Date of Appointment | Initial Term |
|---|---|---|
| Marho Akpo | July 24, 2024 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Zara Choudhury | June 25, 2025 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| Kalea Condon | June 25, 2025 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Karlee Clark | June 25, 2025 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Princeton Mingo | June 25, 2025 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Omri Nelson | June 25, 2025 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| Ethan Phang | June 25, 2025 | February 14, 2029 to February 9, 2033 |
| VACANT | To Be Considered July 22, 2026 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| VACANT | To Be Considered July 22, 2026 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
| VACANT | To Be Considered July 22, 2026 | February 10, 2027 to February 12, 2031 |
Outside Agency Boards and Committees
Sacramento Environmental Commission
Qualification: Representative of Elk Grove; possesses experience, training, and education in fields that will assist in the governance of the district
| Name of Appointee | Date of Appointment | Appointment Review (3 year terms, no term limits) |
|---|---|---|
| Eugene Lee | March 13, 2024 | March 13, 2027 |
Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District
Qualification: Resident of Elk Grove, registered to vote, possesses experience, training, and education in fields that will assist in the governance of the district
| Name of Appointee | Date of Appointment (most recent) | Term Expiration (4 year term) |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndon Hawkins | December 15, 2001 (12-13-23, Resolution No. 2023-287) | December 31, 2027 |
Pursuant to: Government Code 54972. On or before December 31 of each year, each legislative body shall prepare an appointments list of all regular and ongoing boards, commissions, and committees which are appointed by the legislative body of the local agency. This list shall be known as the Local Appointments List. The list shall contain the following information: (a) A list of all appointive terms which will expire during the next calendar year, with the name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment, the date the term expires, and the necessary qualifications for the position; (b) A list of all boards, commissions, and committees whose members serve at the pleasure of the legislative body, and the necessary qualifications for each position.