June 16, 2026
Mayor's Office
DATE: June 16, 2026
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Martinez
Subject: Appointment of Sherwin Harris to the Macdonald Ave nue Corridor Task Force
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Sherwin Harris is applying to serve on the Macdonald
Avenue Corridor Task Force.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPOINT Sherwin Harris to the Macdonald Avenue Corridor Task Force with the term that expires on
December 31, 2026 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo
Martinez 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
Sherwin Harris is seeking appointment to the Macdonald Avenue Corridor Task Force.
He has worked in the City of Richmond for 32 years, stationed along Macdonald Avenue, and has been actively involved with the Richmond community, especially the Iron Triangle. Serving on this task force is important to Sherwin, as he hopes to help revitalize Macdonald Avenue. Sherwin holds a bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry & Leadership and is also involved with the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Iron Triangle Neighborhood Council, and the Homeless Task Force.
AGENDA
REPORT
June 16, 2026
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Sherwin Harris’s redacted application