July 28, 2026
Mayor's Office
DATE: July 28, 2026
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Martinez
Subject:
Appointment of Cristal Banagan to the Black Resiliency
Project Community Advisory Committee
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Cristal Banagan is applying to serve on the Black
Resiliency Project Community Advisory Committee.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPOINT Cristal Banagan to the Black Resiliency Project Community Advisory Committee to a vacant seat
with a new term ending July 27, 2027 – Mayor’s Office
(Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
Cristal Banagan is recommended by Mayor Eduardo Martinez to be appointed as a member to the Black Resiliency Project Community Advisory Committee. She is a community-focused educator and entrepreneur who is passionate about transparency, equity, and uplifting the voices of underserved communities in Richmond. With experience working alongside both public officials and community members, she is AGENDA
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committed to advancing opportunities and equity within the Black community. She is especially passionate about youth, education, literacy, higher learning, wellness, and community development. Cristal holds a B.A. in Education and a Master of Business Administration in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, bringing both educational and leadership experience to her work and advocacy.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Cristal Banagan’s redacted application