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City Council and Authorities Concurrent
June 30, 2026

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1 City of Application
Santa Clara
losition
Board / Commission / Committee Applying for:*
Plamming Commission Parks and hecreation
ersonal Information
Name* RECEIVED
Sukrit Ganesh
Are you a registered voter and resident the City of Santa Clara?* APR 172026 215p (Must be a registered voter at time of application)
• Yes r No City of Santa Clara City Clerk's Office
Address*
Street Address
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
Santa Clara CA
Postal / Zp Code Country
95051 USA
Email*
Primary Phone Number*
Secondary Phone Number
Provide two forms of Proof of Residency in the City of Santa Clara (Must be a resident of the city of santa clara at time of application) Attachment 1*
IMG _9700,paf 111KB
Attachment 2*

79.37KB
IMG_9701 (1).pc
Present Employer*
Texel Arts
Job Title*
Software Engineer
Work Experience
Have you attended a meeting of this Board/Commission?*
r Yes C No
Previous Government Bodies/ Elective Offices Applicant has served Government Bodies/ Elective Offices Position/ Office Held: Date Santa Clara BPAC Member 6/30/2025
Station Area Task Force Vice Chair 6/30/2025
2 Civic or Charitable Organizations to which Applicant has belonged:

Civic or Charitable Organizations Position(s) Held: Date Special Interests, Hobbies or Talents
Biking, Aviation (I'm a private pilot), Piano, Gardening, Urban Planning, Video Games College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attend
High School, College, Professional, Vocational School Major Subject Date University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Computer Science 6/30/2023 Special awards or recognition received:

Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Board/Commission/Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory board:

As a longtime member of the Santa Clara BPAC (2021-2025), and as someone who has been interested in urban planning for years, I would love to join the planning commission to enact positive changes regarding construction in my hometown. I have interacted with developers, property owners, and housing policy experts about the challenges facing ew construction throughout the state, and I would love to help fix some of these issues on the planning commissio cecifically, Iwill work with both residents and developers to ensure that projects are quickly and seamlessly approve that barriers to new development are removed, and that all rules are followed:

Any other information which you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application:
erved for a year on the station area task force as the BPAC representative. In this role, I worked with other membe id the planning consultants to shape a vision for upzoning and redeveloping the area around the train station. I ha also been an urban planning and transit enthusiast for several years. With my experience, I would love to make Santa Clara a great place to build, while taking residents' concerns into account.

Are you associated with any Organization/ Employment that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position?*
r Yes ~ No
City policy directs all advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain fromvoting if such a conflict arises?*
" Yes r No
Signature
Suric Ganesh
Date
4/17/2026
City of Application
anta Clara
Board / Commission / Committee Applying for:*
Parks & Recreation Commission 2036. ELSANTA
ersonal Information
Name*
Satish Chandra AM 6: 31
Are you a registered voter and resident the City of Santa Clara?* (Must be a registered voter at time of application)
C Yes r No
Address*
Street Address
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
Santa Clara CA
Postal / Zip Code Country
95054 USA
Email*
Primary Phone Number*
Secondary Phone Number
Provide two forms of Proof of Residency in the City of Santa Clara (Must be a resident of the city of santa clara at time of application) Attachment 1*
document.pdf 96.09KB
Attachment 2*
9a0673fc-349c-404c-a954 4ec046851766.pof 294.17KB
Present Employer*
Monks @Apple
Job Title*
Sr Program Manager
lork Experience
Have you attended a meeting of this Board/Commission?*
" Yes C No
Previous Government Bodies/ Elective Offices Applicant has served Goverment Bodies/ Elective Offices Position/ Office Held: Date I am elected delegate for CADEM & Central
Committee member and also ran for Santa
Clara City Council District 1
Civic or Charitable Organizations to which Applicant has belonged:

Civic or Charitable Organizations Position(s) Held: Date FLOW
1 Special Interests, Hobbies or Talents
College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attend
High School, College, Professional, Vocational School Major Subject Date Special awards or recognition received:

Former Santa Clara Police Department Chief Advisory Committee Board Member, Charter Review Committee Board member for Santa Clara City
lease state reasons why you want to become a member of this Board/Commission/Committee, including what specific objectives you would b vorking toward as a member of this advisory boar
As a member of the Chief Advisory Committee at the Santa Clara Police Department, I actively contribute to building stronger community-police relationships by advocating for inclusive policies that reflect the diverse needs of our residents. This role involves working closely with leaders from various backgrounds to ensure equity and trust within public safety efforts.

Additionally, my volunteer work with nonprofit organizations like DCSCO (Don Callejon School), the Sankara Eye Foundation, and KA-BOOM has given me hands-on experience addressing disparities in education, healthcare, and outh access to recreational spaces. These organizations specifically serve underrepresented and underserver communities, and my involvement has focused on improving access and outcomes for all, regardless of socioeconomi status or background.
is a proud immigrant and elected delegate from Assembly District 26, I also bring a lived experience that informs m pproach to DEl work. I understand the importance of representation and work as volunteer for this great vibrant cit Any other information which you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application:

Glad to serve my city in all aspects..

Are you associated with any Organization/ Employment that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position?*
r Yes G No
City policy directs all advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises?*
6 Yes C No
Signature
Date
4/5/2026
City of Application
Santa Clara
Board / Cormission / Committee Applying for:*
Parks & Recreation Commission
YELANS OFFiCE RK'S
Name*
Tyrrell Nelson AM 6: 31
Are you a registered voter and resident the City of Santa Clara?* (Must be a registered voter at time of application)
© Yes C No
Address*
Street Address
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
Santa Clara CA
Postal / Zip Code Country
95050 |USA
Email*
Primary Phone Number*
Secondary Phone Number
Provide two forms of Proof of Residency in the City of Santa Clara (Must be a resident of the city of santa clara at time of application) Attachment 1*
Tyrell Netson.pof 2.28MB
Attachment 2*
Tymell Nelson 2.pdf 101.5KB
Present Employer*
Nautilus Bio
Job Title*
Director, Service & Support
ork Experience
Have you attended a meeting of this Board/Commission?*
C Yes • No
Previous Government Bodies/ Elective Offices Applicant has served Government Bodies/ Elective Offices Position/ Office Held: Date how
Civic or Charitable Organizations to which Applicant has belonged:

Civic or Charitable Organizations Position(s) Held: Date now
1 Special Interests, Hobbies or Talents
I have a strong interest in community well-being, inclusive public spaces, and the role parks and recreation play in strengthening connection and quality of life. I enjoy spending time in Santa Clara parks and appreciate the way they support wellness, activity, and belonging for residents of all ages. Relevant strengths I would bring include communication, collaboration, problem-solving, mentoring, and the ability to bring structure, follow-through, and thoughtful perspective to group efforts.

College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attend
High School, College, Professional, Vocational School Major Subject Date SUNY Brockport, Brockport NY Biopsychology 5/3/1999
Special awards or recognition received:

Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Board/Commission/Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory board:

I am interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission because I value the important role parks, recreation programs, and community spaces play in supporting the well-being of Santa Clara residents. As a resident, see this as a meaningful opportunity to give back to the city and contribute to resources that have a direct and positive impact on My professional background has centered on leadership, collaboration, operations, and service improvement.

Throughout my career, I have worked across complex organizations to improve access, strengthen systems, solve problems, and support people effectively. I believe those experiences would translate well to commission service, where thoughtful listening, collaboration, and sound recommendations are essential.

If appointed. I would work to support equitable access to parks, recreation programs, and community resources; advocate for welcoming and inclusive spaces for residents of all ages and abilities: and encourage thouahtful stewardship of Santa Clara's parks and recreation assets so they remain safe, vibrant, and accessible for current and Any other information which you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application:

While I do not have prior civic or commission experience, 1 am eager to become a more engaged citizen and to contribute meaningfully to the City of Santa Clara through public service. I would welcome the opportunity to apply my professional experience in leadership, communication, collaboration, and service improvement in support of the commission's work and the broader community.

If appointed, I would bring a thoughtful, respectful, and service-oriented approach, along with humility and a genuine willingness to learn. My hope is to contribute positively to the work of the commission while also growing into a more active and informed participant in Santa Clara's civic life.

Are you associated with any Organization/ Employment that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position?*
C Yes C No
City policy directs all advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstair from voting if such a conflict arises?*
6 Yes r No
Signature
TrApELL NELSON
Date
4/4/2026
Cityof Application
Santa Clara
MAR 23 SANTA
Board / Commission / Committee Applying for:*
Parks & Recreation Commission
OFF
sonal Informatid
Name* 6:11
Shahid Shaikh
Are you a registered voter and resident the City of Santa Clara?* (Must be a registered voter at time of application)
6 Yes
Address*
Street Address
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
Santa Clara CA
Postal / Zp Code Country
95051 USA
Email*
Primary Phone Number*
Secondary Phone Number
Provide two forms of Proof of Residency in the City of Santa Clara (Must be a resident of the city of santa clara at time of application) Attachment 1*
Shahid Shaikh Drivers License pdf 156.53KB
Attachment 2*
Shahid Shaikh Santa Clara Municipal Utilities Bill 26-02 pdf 95.9KB Present Employer*
Amazon Web Services
Job Title*
Sales Operations Lead
ork Experience
Have you attended a meeting of this Board/Commission?*
r Yes • No
Previous Government Bodies/ Elective Offices Applicant has served Government Bodies/ Elective Offices Position/ Office Held: Date kow
1 Civic or Charitable Organizations to which Applicant has belonged:

Civic or Charitable Organizations Position(s) Held: Date Muslim Family Camp Operations Director 2/7/2020
Special Interests, Hobbies or Talents
Outdoors, running, exercising, skiing.

Background in analytics and data science.

College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attend
High School, College, Professional, Vocational School Major Subject Date Santa Clara University MBA 12/14/2018
Special awards or recognition received:

Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Board/Commission/Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory board:

I have lived in Santa Clara since 2007 and have been connected to the city since the 1990s. I care deeply about this community and want to help it grow and evolve to meet residents' needs. My focus is on optimizing budgeting sc resources are directed where they matter most-maintaining infrastructure, expanding specialized sports facilities, and ensuring all recreational spaces are safe and accessible.

Any other information which you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application:
'm an operations-focused professional with a strong analytics background. I can use data and budget analyses t morove efficiency and ensure the commission allocates funds for the appropriate areas to maximize the benefit for it:
residents.

Are you associated with any Organization/ Employment that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position?*
C Yes = No
City policy directs all advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises?*
G Yes C No
Signature
Shakid Shaith
Date
3/22/2026
City of Application
Santa Clara
1ы Consert Whats Possble
Position
Board / Commission / Committee Applying for.*
Parks & Recreation Commission
ersonall information
Name*
Kirankumar Shinde

RECEIVED
Are you a registered voter and resident the City of Santa Clara?* (Must be a registered voter at time of application)
G Yes C No MAR 132026 1:03pmm
Address* City Clerk's Office
Street Address City of Santa Clara
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
Santa Clara CA
Postal / Zip Code Country
95051 USA
Email*
Primary Phone Number*
Secondary Phone Number
Provide two forms of Proof of Residency in the City of Santa Clara (Must be a resident of the city of santa clara at time of application) Attachment 1*
Kiran_DMV_2026.pdf 340.62KB
Attachment 2*
Kiran_Utility_Bill. pdf 98.57KB
Present Employer*
GLOM GLOBAL (WWW.GLOMGLOBAL.COM)
Job Title*

DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL STRATEGY
Nork Experience
Have you attended a meeting of this Board/Commission?*
r Yes r No
Previous Goverment Bodies/ Elective Offices Applicant has served Government Bodies/ Elective Offices Position/ Office Held: Date INOW

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