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File #: 23-0441    Version: 1
Type: decision Status: Passed
File created: 5/9/2023 In control: City Council
Agenda date: 5/16/2023 Final action: 5/16/2023
Title: Approval of Appointments of the Inaugural Members of the Cultural Access Program Advisory Board
Attachments: 1. Mariella Luz Application & Resume, 2. Paul Parker Application & Resume, 3. Melissa Meade Application & Resume, 4. Justin McKaughan Application &Resume, 5. Mikaela Shafer Application & Resume, 6. Bret Anderson Application & Resume, 7. Anne Larsen Application & Resume, 8. Diana Fairbanks Application & Resume, 9. Kris Tucker Application & Resume
Title
Approval of Appointments of the Inaugural Members of the Cultural Access Program Advisory Board

Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee recommends approval of the nine proposed candidates for inaugural membership on the Cultural Access Program Advisory Board.


City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the appointment of the nine proposed candidates for inaugural membership on the Cultural Access Program Advisory Board.

Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the appointment of the nine proposed candidates for inaugural membership on the Cultural Access Program Advisory Board.

Staff Contact:
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director, City Manager's Office, 360.753.8361

Presenter(s):
None, Consent Calendar Item

Background and Analysis:
Over the course of three special meetings on April 19, April 20 and May 2, the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee interviewed 21 applicants for the inaugural seats on the newly established, nine-member Cultural Access Program Advisory Board. The Committee recommends the following appointments to the new Commission:
* Mariella Luz to Position #1, with a term ending March 31, 2026
* Paul Parker to Position #2, with a term ending March 31, 2026
* Melissa Meade to Position #3, with a term ending March 31, 2026
* Justin McKaughan to Position #4, with a term ending March 31, 2025
* Mikaela Shafer to Position #5, with a term ending March 31, 2025
* Bret Anderson to Position #6, with a term ending March 31, 2025
* Anne Larsen to Position #7, with a term ending March 31, 2024
* Diana Fairbanks to Position #8, with a term ending March 31, 2024
* Kris Tucker to Position #9 with a term ending March 31, 2024

The candidates' applications and resumes are attached.

Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Advisory committees are a structured way for individual community members to share their opinions and perspectives, study issues, and develop...

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