Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: President Noelia Corzo, District 2
Subject: Reappointments to the Commission on Disabilities
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for reappointments of members to the Commission on Disabilities, each for a term ending June 30, 2029:
Angela Piazza representing Physical Disabilities Community, for a fourth/final term; and
Matthew Cadigan Hearn, representing At-Large Community, for a fourth/final term; and
Timothy Ponti, representing At-Large Community, for a first full term; and
Gurpreet Padam, representing At-Large Community, for a first full term and
Michael Donovan, representing Other Disabilities Community, for a first full term; and
Alexandra Seeber; representing Other Disabilities Community, for a first full term; and
Maya Ong Escudero, representing Community At-Large, for a first full term; and
Florence Wong, representing Developmental Disabilities Community, for a third term.
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BACKGROUND:
The Commission on Disabilities (CoD) is an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors, providing opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in, and influence the development of, public policy that promotes the full integration of people with disabilities in their communities. Members of the Commission are dedicated and committed to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities throughout San Mateo County.
DISCUSSION:
The above-recommended reappointments are each for a three-year term effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.
Angela Piazza and Matthew Cadigan Hearn were appointed to the commission in March 2017 and are each being recommended to serve a fourth and final term. Timothy Ponti and Gurpreet Padam began serving on the CoD in November 2023 for an initial partial term and are each being recommended for reappointment to serve their first full terms.
Michael Donovan, Alexandra Seeber, and Maya Ong Es...
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