Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Dave Pine, District 1
Subject: Appointment to the Arts Commission
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for the appointment of Mahdad Nassiri to the San Mateo County Arts Commission, representing District 1, for an initial partial term ending December 31, 2024.
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BACKGROUND:
The Arts Commission was created to promote and encourage the arts, to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors, to prepare and update the County’s strategic and cultural plan, and act as a liaison with arts organizations in order to ensure collaboration and coordination related to culture and art activities in San Mateo County.
DISCUSSION:
Mahdad Nassiri is being recommended to represent District 1 on the Arts Commission for an initial partial term ending December 31, 2024 to coincide with District 1 Supervisor’s term in office. The seat was formerly held by Harini Krishnan who is no longer on the commission.
Mahdad Nassiri has been a San Mateo County resident since 1987 has served on the Hillsborough Citizen Communications Advisory Committee. He hopes to enrich the community by promoting arts in public areas and art exhibitions, and by helping to promote inclusivity for residents.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.