October 1, 2024
Mayor's Office
DATE: October 1, 2024
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Appointment of Nathaniel Bates to the
Richmond/Zhoushan Friendship Commission
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Nathaniel Bates is applying for a vacant seat on the
Richmond/Zhoushan Friendship Commission. Nathaniel
would be filling a term that was formerly vacated; thus, she would be filling an unexpired term.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPOINT Nathaniel Bates to the Richmond/Zhoushan
Friendship Commission with a term that expires
December 31, 2026 - Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo
Martinez 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION: With forty-five years of service to the City of Richmond, Nathaniel Bates has served a Councilmember and Mayor. In these roles Mr. Bates has served as a policy maker and ambassador. Mr. Bates has long supported relations with Richmond’s AGENDA
REPORT
October 1, 2024
Sister City of Zhoushan China by traveling to China for cultural and economic exchange. Mr. Bates has also served as host when delegates from Zhoushan China have traveled to Richmond in an exchange of common good and fellowship. Mr. Bates commitment make him highly qualified to be appointed to this commission.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Redacted Nathaniel Bates application