Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Carole Groom
Supervisor Dave Pine
Subject: Appointments to the Commission on Disabilities
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for appointments to the Commission on Disabilities:
A) Shirley Moore, for a partial term ending June 30, 2020; and
B) Krista Martinelli, for a partial term ending June 30, 2020; and
C) Florence Wong, for a partial term ending June 30, 2020; and
D) Chelsea Bonini, for a partial term ending June 30, 2020; and
E) Tryn Miller, for a term ending June 30, 2022; and
F) Carlos Fernandez, for a term ending June 30, 2022; and
G) Evan Milburn, for a term ending June 30, 2022.
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BACKGROUND:
The Commission on Disabilities 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 through San Mateo County.
DISCUSSION:
As per commission bylaws, the terms of members are 3 years, for a maximum of 12 years. Shirley Moore, Krista Martinelli, Florence Wong, and Chelsea Bonini are being recommended for appointments to seats that were vacated mid-term and, therefore, will be appointed for partial terms which represent the remaining years on the vacated seats.
Shirley Moore is a certified Recreation Therapist encompassing extensive work with people with disabilities and the elderly. Also, she was an original member of the Commission on Disabilities when it was named the Coordinating Council on Disabilities.
As a special education attorney/advocate, Krista Martinelli is planning on launching IEP Collaborative, Inc, which aims to secure Bay Area special needs students' success in inclusive special ed...
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