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 appointment of Iliana Rodriguez to the San Mateo County Exposition and Fair Association Board of Directors, as a Director for a first term effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029.
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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:
Iliana Rodriguez is being recommended for appointment to a seat held by Thomas Ames, who reaches a maximum term of service on September 30, 2026 after twelve dedicated years on the Exposition and Fair Association’s Board of Directors. Upon approval, Iliana Rodriguez’s term is effective October 1, 2026.
Iliana Rodriguez is a longtime public-sector leader who dedicated 38 years to serving San Mateo County, culminating her career as Assistant County Executive. A Daly City native, Iliana earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a master’s degree in public administration from San Francisco State University. Throughout her career, she focused on strengthening County systems, improving service delivery and supporting some of the community’s most vulnerable residents.
Iliana began her career with the County in the District Attorney’s Office Child Suppor...
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