April 15, 2025
Mayor's Office
DATE: April 15, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Reappointment of James “Jim” Becker to the Richmond
Environmental Community and Investment Agreement
(ECIA) Grant Review Ad Hoc Committee
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
James “Jim” Becker is reapplying to serve on the
Richmond Environmental Community and Investment
Agreement (ECIA) Grant Review Ad Hoc Committee
RECOMMENDED ACTION: REAPPOINT James “Jim” Becker to the Richmond Environmental Community and Investment Agreement
(ECIA) Grant Review Ad Hoc Committee, term expires
March 31, 2026 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo
Martinez 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
The Mayor’s Office is recommend the reappointment of James “Jim” Becker to the Richmond Environmental Community and Investment Agreement (ECIA) Grant Review Ad Hoc Committee. Mr. Becker has served on the committee since 2019 and brings over 40 years of experience as a philanthropic executive, along with three decades of working with nonprofits in Richmond. His extensive background allows him to evaluate AGENDA
REPORT
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grant proposals with a deep understanding of community needs and a strong equity lens, making him an asset to the ECIA grant review process.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – James “Jim” Becker’s redacted application