Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: President David J. Canepa, District 5
Subject: Appointment and Reappointments to the Commission on Aging
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for the following appointment and reappointments to the Commission on Aging, each for a term ending June 30, 2028:
A) Appointment of Ellen Tafeen, for an initial full term; and
B) Reappointment of Martin Nakai, for a first full term; and
C) Reappointment of David Linnell, for a first full term; and
D) Reappointment of Irene Liana, for a second term; and
E) Reappointment of Maria Elena Barr, for a third term; and
F) Reappointment of Patty Clement, for a third term; and
G) Reappointment of Angela Giannini, for a third term; and
H) Reappointment of Erzsebet Taylor, for a third term.
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BACKGROUND:
The mission of the San Mateo County Commission on Aging (CoA) is to improve the quality of life for seniors in San Mateo County through the promotion of independence, self-sufficiency, mental and physical health, as well as community involvement.
DISCUSSION:
Upon approval of the recommended appointment and reappointments, each Commissioner would serve a 3-year term effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
Ellen Tafeen is being recommended for appointment to a seat currently held by JoAnne Arnos, who will be terming-out upon completing twelve dedicated years of service on the Commission on Aging once her current term ends on June 30, 2025.
On March 25, 2025, Martin Nakai was appointed to the CoA for an existing partial term ending June 30, 2025. On February 13, 2024, David Linnell was appointed to a partial term ending June 30, 2025. Approval of their reappointments reflect Martin's and David's first full terms of service.
Irene Liana has served on the CoA since her first full term of service began in July 2022 and is being recommended for a second term. Marie Elena Barr and Patty Clement ...
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