December 16, 2025
Mayor's Office
DATE: December 16, 2025
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Recreations and Parks Commission Appointment
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact on receiving this item.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Jake Goldman Rogers is applying for the Richmond
Recreation and Parks Commission. Jake will be filling a term that was formerly vacated, thus he would be filling an unexpired ter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPOINT Jake Goldman Rogers to fill an unexpired term
on the Richmond Recreation and Parks Commission,
with the term ending on October 26, 2026 - Mayor’s
Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503) .
DISCUSSION:
As a father of young children, Jake is an avid park-goer who experiences firsthand how essential local parks are for families and the broader community. Jake recognizes that AGENDA
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public spaces provide safe, healthy, and engaging environments where children can learn, play, and connect with one another.
In addition to being a regular user of the parks, Jake also volunteers as a coach for Richmond Baseball Little League, where the league relies heavily on local parks as safe and welcoming places for kids to play, grow, and build confidence. Jake expressed how development of these young athletes—both physically and socially—is directly supported by the quality and accessibility of these community spaces.
For these reasons, Jake is recommended to join the Recreation and Parks Commission to work with other like minded and passionate Commissioner.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Redacted application for Jake Goldman Rogers