CITY OF ORANGE
2026 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
Pursuant to Government Code Section § 54972, the following Local Appointments List is posted on an annual basis by December 31. The list contains names and terms of office for appointments to all regular Boards, Commissions, and Committees which are appointed by the City Council.
Note: The names on this list are subject to change based on term expirations and resignations that occur during the year. Further information regarding these vacancies may be obtained by calling the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 744-5500 or visiting the City’s website: www.cityoforange.org.
AUDIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Qualifications: The Committee shall consist of seven (7) members whose primary residence or primary place of employment is in the City of Orange. The City Treasurer and Finance Director, or their designee, shall serve as advisory non-voting members. Committee members shall have business-related experience, and the designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is desirable.
Duties are set forth in Section 2.50.020 of the Orange Municipal Code.
If appointed, members are required to file Form 700. AB1234 Ethics Education and AB1661 Sexual Harassment Avoidance Training certificates are also required.
Terms of Office: The term of office shall be two (2) years.
Meetings: Meetings are held the first Thursday of February and October at 5:30 p.m.
Name Appointed/Reappointed Term Expiration Date
Chris Horton 11-26-2024/4-28-2026 6-30-2028
Andrew Li 11-26-2024/4-28-2026 6-30-2028
Brian Wilterink 11-26-2024/4-28-2026 6-30-2028
Caleb Brown 1-28-2025 6-30-2027
Carolyn Cavecche 1-28-2025 6-30-2027
VACANT 6-30-2028 (to fill unexpired term)
VACANT 6-30-2028 (to fill expired term)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM COMMITTEE Qualifications: The CDBG Program Committee shall consist of seven (7) members whose primary residence is in the City of Orange. Members should show an interest in and have knowledge of housing and community development issues, especially as they relate to affordable housing and public service for residents of low and moderate income.
If appointed, members are required to file Form 700. AB1234 Ethics Education and AB1661 Sexual Harassment Avoidance Training certificates are also required.
Terms of Office: The term of office shall be two (2) years.
Meetings: Meetings are held on the second Thursday of February and March at 6:00 p.m.
Name Appointed/Reappointed Term Expiration Date
Jonathan St. Clair 6-8-21/4-13-22/4-23-24/4-28-26 6-30-2028 Kim Le 6-8-2021/2-14-2023/4-8-2025 6-30-2027
Connie Benson 6-8-2021/2-14-2023/4-8-2025 6-30-2027
Elaine Muselli 2-14-2023/4-8-2025 6-30-2027
Chrissy Vaughn 3-14-2023/4-8-2025 6-30-2027
Pat Buttress 5-14-2024*/4-8-2025 6-30-2027
VACANT 6-30-2027 (to fill unexpired term)
*Appointed in 2024 to fill unexpired term
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DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
Qualifications: The Committee shall consist of seven (7) members whose primary residence or primary place of employment is in the City of Orange. Committee members shall be qualified to analyze and interpret architectural and site planning information, including, but not limited to, licensed landscape architects, architects, urban planners, engineers, and licensed general contractors. At least two members shall have professional experience in urban planning, architectural history or historic preservation and possess a general knowledge of architecture in the Old Towne Historic District. Duties are set forth in Section 17.08.020 of the Orange Municipal Code.
If appointed, members are required to file Form 700. AB1234 Ethics Education and AB1661 Sexual Harassment Avoidance Training certificates are also required.
Terms of Office: The term of office shall be four (4) years.
Meetings: Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Name Appointed/Reappointed Term Expiration Date
Anne McDermott 3-10-2015/2-9-2021/2-14-2023 6-30-2027
Maryanne Skorpanich 8-8-2017/2-9-2021/4-8-2025 6-30-2029 Jerico Farfan 7-13-2021/4-8-2025 6-30-2029
Robert Grosse 3-14-2023 6-30-2027
Greg Ledesma 3-14-2023 6-30-2027
Michael Lopez 6-25-2024 6-30-2028
Adrienne Gladson 11-12-2024 6-30-2028
INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Qualifications: The Committee shall consist of seven (7) members whose primary residence or primary place of employment is in the City of Orange. The City Treasurer and Finance Director, or their designee, shall serve as advisory non-voting members. Committee members shall demonstrate managerial experience of no less than five years in one or more of the following areas: investment banking, investment brokerage and sales, investment management, financial management and planning, or commercial banking. Duties are set forth in Section 2.51.020 of the Orange Municipal Code.
If appointed, members are required to file Form 700. AB1234 Ethics Education and AB1661 Sexual Harassment Avoidance Training certificates are also required.
Terms of Office: The term of office shall be two (2) years.
Meetings: Meetings are held quarterly on the fourth Wednesday of January, April, July, and October at 5:30 pm.
Name Appointed/Reappointed Term Expiration Date
Mark Mittmann 3-25-2025 6-30-2027
Paul Mittmann 3-25-2025 6-30-2027
Jordan Prell 3-25-2025 6-30-2027
Richard Madrigal 3-25-2025 6-30-2027
Al Zelinka 12-9-2025 6-30-2027
VACANT 6-30-2027 (to fill unexpired term)
VACANT
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ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Qualifications: The Board shall consist of five (5) members whose primary residence is in the City of Orange. Trustees shall have an understanding and appreciation of the role of the public library in the community and in a democracy. Trustees should be library users and should value books and information delivery. (Education Code 18910)
If appointed, members are required to file Form 700. AB1234 Ethics Education and AB1661 Sexual Harassment Avoidance Training certificates are also required.
Terms of Office: The term of office shall be for three (3) years (Education Code 18911).
Meetings: Meetings are typically held on the third Monday of each month at 3:30 p.m. (Determined at its June annual meeting per Board of Trustees By-Laws.) Name Appointed/Reappointed Term Expiration Date
Susie Huber 7-14-2020/2-14-2023/4-28-2026 6-30-2029
Kathleen Stevens 6-13-2023**/4-23-2024 6-30-2027
Rebecca Martinez 1-12-2016/2-9-2021/5-10-2022*/
5-13-2025
6-30-2027
Ariana Cazares 5-13-2025*** 6-30-2027 (to fill unexpired term) Sharon Zimmerman 8-12-2025 6-30-2028
*Reappointed in 2021 for term serving 2019-2022
**Appointed in 2023 to fill unexpired term
***Appointed in 2025 to fill unexpired term
PARK PLANNING AND COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMISSION
Qualifications: The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members who shall have their primary residence in the City of Orange. Commissioners shall have knowledge of sports complexes and/or park development, and knowledge of City-sponsored events. Duties are set forth in Chapter 2.60 of the Orange Municipal Code.
If appointed, members are required to file Form 700. AB1234 Ethics Education and AB1661 Sexual Harassment Avoidance Training certificates are also required.
Terms of Office: The term of office shall be for four (4) years (OMC 2.60.030).
Meetings: Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September, and October at 5:30 p.m.
Name Appointed/Reappointed Term Expiration Date
Eva Perez 6-8-2021/4-8-2025 6-30-2029
Adam Litwin 6-8-2021/4-8-2025 6-30-2029
Eugene Fields 6-8-2021/4-8-2025 6-30-2029
Christopher Ahlswede 6-14-2022/4-28-2026 6-30-2030
James Kushon 3-14-2023*/4-8-2025 6-30-2029
Brandy Romero 7-1-2025 6-30-2029
Perla Lozano 4-28-2028 6-30-2029 (to fill unexpired term) *Appointed in 2023 to fill unexpired term
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Qualifications: The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members who shall have their primary residence in the City of Orange. Commission members shall have general knowledge of land use and development. (Duties are set forth in Section 17.08.020 of the Orange Municipal Code) If appointed, Commissioners are required to file Form 700 pursuant to California Government Code Section 87200. AB1234 Ethics Education and AB1661 Sexual Harassment Avoidance Training certificates are also required.
Terms of Office: The term of office shall be four (4) years (OMC 2.64.020).
Meetings: Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Name Appointed/Reappointed Term Expiration Date
David Vazquez 2-12-2019/4-12-2022/4-28-2026 6-30-2030
Alison Vejar 3-14-2023*/4-8-2025 6-30-2029
Ruby Maldonado 3-14-2023 6-30-2027
Shannon Tucker 3-14-2023 6-30-2027
Tim McCormack 7-1-2023 6-30-2027
Isaiah Leslie 6-25-2024 6-30-2027(to fill unexpired term) VACANT 6-30-2030 (to fill expired term)
*Appointed in 2023 to fill unexpired term
SANTIAGO CREEK COMMISSION
Qualifications: The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members who shall have their primary residence in the City of Orange. Members shall have general knowledge of the Santiago Creek Area. (Duties are set forth in Section 2.62.020 of the Orange Municipal Code) If appointed, members are required to file Form 700. AB1234 Ethics Education and AB1661 Sexual Harassment Avoidance Training certificates are also required.
Terms of Office: The term of office shall be four (4) years (OMC 2.62.030).
Meetings: Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of January, April, July, and October at 5:30 p.m.
Name Appointed/Reappointed Term Expiration Date
Addison Adams 2-13-2024 6-30-2028
Robert Baca 2-13-2024 6-30-2028
Pamela Galera 2-13-2024 6-30-2027*
David Hillman 2-13-2024 6-30-2027*
Michael Knight 2-13-2024 6-30-2028
Brendon Moeller 2-13-2024 6-30-2028
Susan Tillou 2-13-2024 6-30-2027*
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TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Qualifications: The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members who shall have their primary residence in the City of Orange. Members review matters of traffic and transportation planning, requests for speed limit increase or decreases, complaints concerning traffic safety conditions, and other general duties as set forth in Chapter 10.06 of the Orange Municipal Code. City Traffic Commission duties are considered as advisory to the City Council.
If appointed, members are required to file Form 700. AB1234 Ethics Education and AB1661 Sexual Harassment Avoidance Training certificates are also required.
Terms of Office: The term of office shall be four (4) years (OMC 10.06.020).
Meetings: Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October, and December at 5:30 p.m.
Name Appointed/Reappointed Term Expiration Date
Adam Feliz 3-10-2015/2-9-2021/2-14-2023 6-30-2027
A.J. Ricci 6-8-2021/4-8-2025 6-30-2029
Joseph Barbeito 3-14-2023 6-30-2027
Sean Chavarria 6-25-2024 6-30-2028
Doug Redding 2-25-2025 6-30-2027 (to fill unexpired term) Steve Freeman 3-10-2026 6-30-2027 (to fill unexpired term) Alexia Deligianni-Brydges 4-14-2026 6-30-2027 (to fill unexpired term) Qualifications for membership, purpose, compensation, and meeting information for specified City Boards, Commissions, and Committees approved by Resolution No. 11536.
Pursuant to OMC Chapter 2.55.010, members of boards, commissions and committees may serve no more than 12 consecutive years on the board, commission or committee to which they are appointed.
No member of a board, commission, or committee who has served 12 consecutive years shall be eligible for reappointment to the same board, commission or committee prior to the passage of a two- year interval.
Revised 4/21/2026
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