January 21, 2025
Mayor's Office
DATE: January 21, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Appointment of Martha Jackson to the Urban Forest
Advisory Committee
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Martha Jackson is applying for a vacant seat on the
Urban Forest Advisory Committee resigned by Rebecca
Orme.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPOINT Martha Jackson to the Urban Forest Advisory Committee with a term expiring November 17, 2027 –
Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION: Martha Jackson’s interest in and work to protect and expand green spaces in Richmond, create and maintain more habitats for wildlife, and improve the health of human residents align with the mission of this commission. Martha has worked AGENDA
REPORT
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to revitalize green spaces and has experience as a member of the Richmond Garden Club, Friends of the Hillside Natural Area, and past president and board member of the El Cerrito Garden Club.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Martha Jackson’s redacted application.