Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: President Noelia Corzo, District 2
Subject: San Mateo County Exposition and Fair Association Board of Directors
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for the following actions to the San Mateo County Exposition and Fair Association Board of Directors, each as a Director for a term ending September 30, 2030:
A) Reappointment of Raymond Juballa, for a third full term; and
B) Reappointment of Rowena Loloma Meafua, for a third full term; and
C) Reappointment of Theresa Faapuaa, for a third full term.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo County Event Center (“Event Center”), located in the City of San Mateo, serves as an emergency evacuation center for San Mateo County residents, hosts conferences and conventions, and is the site of the San Mateo County Fair. The Event Center is managed by a non-profit organization, the San Mateo County Exposition and Fair Association (“Association”), whose Directors are appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
The Association’s Board of Directors (“Board of Directors”) consists of 11 Directors, all of whom must be residents of San Mateo County. Directors are each allowed to serve up to four three-year terms.
DISCUSSION:
Raymond Juballa, Rowena Loloma Meafua, and Theresa Faapuaa have each served on the Board of Directors since 2020 and are each seeking reappointment for a third term. All are San Mateo County residents.
Raymond Juballa is a Foster City resident, disability rights advocate, and Peer Support Coordinator at the Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID), serving individuals throughout San Mateo County. He holds an Associate of Science in Computer-Aided Drafting from the College of San Mateo, a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Menlo College with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and a minor in Political Science, and a Master of Science in Information Systems with a concentration in Data Analytics. Raymond is a TEDx speaker, second-term California Notary Public, and has served two terms as Secretary-Treasurer of the San Mateo County Event Center Board of Directors. Through his longtime involvement with the San Mateo County Fair and 4-H, he remains committed to increasing accessibility, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring equitable opportunities for all residents.
During Rowena Loloma Meafua’s time on the Board of Directors, she has supported the leadership of CEO Dana Stoehr, the Board of Supervisors and County Executive Mike Callagy in the activation of a COVID-19 testing center, vaccine clinic, and emergency response center for the CZU fires. In addition to supporting the Event Center for emergency use, she is supportive of its opportunities to bring joy through community events such as the County Fair.
Theresa Faapuaa has served as a Master Teacher at Peninsula Family Service, Board Member Trustee of the Bayshore Elementary School District, Commissioner of Daly City Library, and as Jefferson High School Booster President. Theresa really enjoys helping her diverse community, and she respects and acknowledges efforts related to the achievement of Equity.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.