New commission, committee members sworn in New commission, committee members sworn in (May 21, 2004)Tuesday night

New members of city commissions and committees were sworn in Tuesday night at the City Council meeting, after a reception in their honor, and departing members were thanked and given plaques. Mayor Tom Pico said that choosing these appointees is an enjoyable part of the job, but it's also difficult to choose from many well-qualified applicants.

New and re-appointed members are as follows: Civic Arts Commission: Tony Rivera, Holly Nelson Economic Vitality Committee: Robert Coackley, Judy Wheeler Ditter Human Services Commission: Johnny Ponton, David Lambert, Roberta Lewis Parks and Recreation Commission: Karen Ellgas, Kurt Kummer Planning Commission: Brian Arkin Youth Commission: Chris Arkin, Lauren Russman, Elisse LaBarre, Nimi Mastey, Jackie Bierre, Spencer Sussman

Members leaving are: Civic Arts Commission: Susan Miller, Joan Tenbrink Economic Vitality Committee: Jeff Leuchi Human Services Commission: Pat Lane, Ann Radford Parks and Recreation Commission: David Choy Youth Commission: Lindsey Bauer, Anna Currin, Sarah Rachmiel, Tyler Sussman

The city solicits applications from residents twice a year to fill vacancies on the commissions, committees and boards. The mayor makes the appointments, which are ratified by the City Council. -Dolores Fox Ciardelli

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