RECEIVED
JAN - 5 2026
CITY CLERKS OFFICE
CITY OF RICHMOND
BOARD OR COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
DATE: 01/06/2026
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Re-Appointment
NAME OF BOARD OR COMMISSION: Macdonald Avenue Corridor Task Force NAME: Ruthie Dineen
HOME ADDRESS:
ZIP CODE: 94121 HOME PHONE: WORK PHONE: _
OCCUPATION: Social Worker/Musician EMAIL:
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND: non-resident PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: East Bay Center for the Performing Arts - 16 years, current Executive Director.
REASONS FOR INTEREST IN APPOINTMENT:
1) Long-time commitment to economic revitalization in Downtown Richmond, (i.e. BBK initiative, Healthy Contra Costa) 2) Deep/commitment and proven track record with focus on arts focus/narrative in Downtown Richmond (i.e. led several arts collab/initiatives in Richmond)
3) Long-time partner with many anchor organizations/partners in Downtown Richmond. I have a strong desire/commitment to see a thriving economic ecosystem in downtown, with resident leadership (including youth voice) represented.
FRATERNAL AND/OR CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS:
1) Executive Committee/Steering Committee Healthy Contra Costa (over 16 years) 2) Anchor Organization Richmond Renaissance
3) Zellerbach Foundation Community Arts Panel
4) Past Member - Taksforce to Prevent Interpersonal Violence Contra Costa County EDUCATION:
Masters in Social Work (and LCSW) - California State East Bay Bachelors in Music - California Jazz Conservatory (Piano Performance) Bachelors in Arts - UC Berkeley (History/Music)
REFERENCES (Minimum 5 - List Name, Address, Phone Number, and Email Address) 1) Susun Kim, 256 24th St, Richmond, CA 94804,
2) Roxanne Carrillo-Garza, 101 Richmond, CA 94801,
3) Jordan Simmons, El Cerrito, CA 94530,
4) Toody Maher, Richmond, CA 94804,
5) BK Williams, Richmond, 94805, 415-272-5311,
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To the best of my knowledgo the information provided is true and correct Signature Date
Deliver or Mail to: City Clerk Or Email to: [email protected] 450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
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