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← Thursday, May 7, 2026

Item 23 Passed 10-0

In plain language — from the agenda backup

This is one of those routine housekeeping items where Council fills seats on the city's many boards, commissions, committees, and other bodies, including any related waivers, member swaps, and bylaw tweaks. It matters because these are the volunteer panels that shape recommendations on everything from land use to public safety before issues ever reach the dais. The agenda doesn't spell out which specific appointments are in play here.

The official agenda language

Approve appointments and certain related waivers to boards and commissions, to Council committees and other intergovernmental bodies, and to public facility corporations; removal and replacement of members; and amendments to board and commission bylaws.

The roll call

Approved on Consent 10-0

  • Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
  • Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Yes
  • Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
  • José Velásquez D3 Yes
  • José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
  • Ryan Alter D5 Yes
  • Krista Laine D6 Yes
  • Mike Siegel D7 Yes
  • Paige Ellis D8 Yes
  • Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
  • Marc Duchen D10 Yes

Agenda PDF Legistar Official votes