RECEIVED
MAR 1 0 2026
CITY CLERKS OFFICE
BOARD OR COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM CITY OF RICHMOND
DATE: 03/10/2026
Check one: New Appointment
Re-Appointment
NAME OF BOARD OR COMMISSION: Planning Commission
NAME: Diana Benitez
HOME ADDRESS:
ZIP CODE: 94804 _HOME PHONE:- , WORK PHONE:
OCCUPATION: Urban Planner EMAIL ADDRESS:
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND: About 7 months PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT:
REASONS FOR INTEREST IN APPOINTMENT:
As a Richmond residents, homeonwer, and planning professional, 1 am interested in contributing my experience in community development, planning, and resent engagement to support thoughtiul growth and equitable development in the city where I live.
FRATERNAL AND/OR CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS:
Treasurer, American Planning Association California Chapter - Northern Section Council member, MTC-ABAG Community Advisory Council
EDUCATION:
Masters in Urban and Regional Planning with a focus on Community Economic Development and Housing from UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
Bachelor of Arts, Urban Studies and Planning from California State University, Northridge REFERENCES (Minimum 5 - List Name, Address, Phone Number, and Email Address)
1. Eduardo Cuan, Richmond resident,
2. Elizabeth Tyler, Community Development Director, City of San Pablo,
3. Lakshmi Rajagopalon, Assistant Director of Community Development, City of Santa Clara,
4. Kate Hagemann, Planner, City of San Rafael,
5. Eric Yurkovich, Principal and Deputy Director of Community Planning, alta Planning + Design, To the best of my knowledge the information provided is true and correct:
3/10/26
Signature Date
Deliver or Mail to: City Clerk Or Email to: [email protected] 450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
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