March 4, 2025
Mayor's Office
DATE: March 4, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Appointment of Regina Gilligan to the Urban Forest
Advisory Committee
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Regina Gilligan is applying for a vacant seat on the
Urban Forest Advisory Committee
RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPOINT Regina Gilligan to the Urban Forest Advisory Committee, term expires November 17, 2027 – Mayor’s
Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
Regina Gilligan is a dedicated advocate for native plants and trees, with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement. Holding a BA in Psychology and both a BFA and MFA in Painting and Sculpture, she combines her artistic expertise with her passion for ecological health. Regina is involved in AGENDA
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organizations such as the El Cerrito Garden Club, El Cerrito Trail Trekkers, and the Women’s Environmental Artist Directory (W.E.A.D.), and has contributed to the local environmental movement through projects like the "Bringing Back the Natives" mural at the Panhandle. She has also participated in a Native Plants study group and is committed to educating the public about the importance of planting natives for both environmental and public health. Regina’s creative approach and community-driven perspective make her a valuable asset to the Urban Forest Advisory Commission, where she will help promote a strong tree planting agenda and advocate for the critical role of native plants in urban ecosystems.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Regina Gilligan’s redacted application