Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Don Horsley
Supervisor Warren Slocum
Subject: Appointments to the Housing and Community Development Committee
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for the appointments of Annie Tsai and Roderic Walton to the Housing and Community Development Committee, representing Public At-Large members, each for a term ending December 31, 2022.
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BACKGROUND:
The Housing and Community Development Committee (HCDC) makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors related to the expenditure of all housing and community development funds, reviews and provides a forum for public comment on affordable housing and community development needs and priorities related to the development of the Consolidated Plan and related Annual Action Plans.
DISCUSSION:
Annie Tsai is a San Mateo resident who is an entrepreneur and consultant in the software industry. She is a published author and seasoned public speaker. She is a part-time partner in The House Fund, a capital venture fund investing in UC Berkeley's top student, faculty and alumni startups. As an active member of her community, participating in various neighborhood groups, she has expressed a desire to help support the county in making informed and thoughtful decisions about the next stage of growth.
Roderic Walton is a South San Francisco resident and Project Manager with Ropes and Gray LLP in East Palo Alto. He has participated in community social service agencies such as LifeMoves, Samaritan House and the Sitike Counseling Center, focusing on low income and homeless groups. His professional experience mixed with his community outreach experience can bring an added dimension to the HCDC.
These appointments contribute to the 2025 Shared Vision statement of a Collaborative Community. Our diverse population works well together to build strong communities, effective government and a prosperous ec...
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