April 15, 2025
Mayor's Office
DATE: April 15, 2025
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Reappointment of Kerby Lynch to the Economic
Development Commission
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
June 22, 2021
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Kerby Lynch is reapplying to serve on the Economic
Development Commission
RECOMMENDED ACTION: REAPPOINT Kerby Lynch to the Economic Development Commission, term expires March 30, 2027 – Mayor’s
Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
The Mayor’s Office recommends the reappointment of Kerby Lynch to the Economic Development Commission. A Richmond resident for 29 years, Kerby has demonstrated a strong commitment to equitable economic growth in the city since her initial appointment in June 2021. Notably, she served on the Cannabis Subcommittee in 2023, where she contributed to the City's GoBiz funding application in support of the Social Equity Program and played a key role in stakeholder engagement for the development of the Social Equity Manual. Her continued service will provide valuable continuity and expertise to the Commission’s ongoing efforts.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Kerby Lynch’s redacted application
AGENDA
REPORT