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.