April 7, 2024
Mayor's Office
DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Subject:
Kathleen Tarr is seeking an appointment to the Urban
Forest Advisory Committee
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
APPOINT Kathleen Tarr to the Urban Forest Advisory
Committee
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPOINT Kathleen Tarr to a vacant seat to the Urban
Forestry Advisory Committee. Term expiring November
17, 2029 –. Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez
(510) 620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
Appointing Kathleen Tarr would support the City’s ongoing environmental and sustainability goals, including efforts to expand and maintain Richmond’s urban tree canopy.
AGENDA
REPORT
April 7, 2024
Ms. Tarr is affiliated with the Harvard Alumni for Climate and the Environment and is devoted to the mission of expanding urban tree canopy coverage through tree planting and long-term tree care initiatives. Her involvement may help support collaboration opportunities, community volunteer engagement, and potential partnerships that could assist the City in advancing its environmental and climate resilience goals.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Katheleen Tarr’s Redacted Application