October 20, 2026
Mayor's Office
DATE: October 20, 2026
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Martinez
Subject: Reappointment of James Davis to the Historic
Preservation Commission
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
James Davis is reapplying to serve on the Historic
Preservation Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: REAPPOINT James Davis to the Historic Preservation Commission to a vacant seat with a new term ending July 31, 2030 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-
620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
James Davis has been serving the Historic Preservation Commission since October 2025 and currently serves on the boards of the Point Richmond History Association and the Richmond Museum of History and Culture. Having grown up in Richmond, he also has experience in construction and a strong connection to the city’s history and historic AGENDA
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buildings. Through his involvement with these organizations, he has published articles on Richmond’s history, including its historic architecture. He also leads the plaque project for the Point Richmond History Association, researching historic buildings and preparing narratives for bronze plaques installed on older buildings throughout the area.
Through these efforts, he has contributed to preserving and sharing Richmond’s history.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – James Davis’s redacted application