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Council fills Cultural Commission seats; candidates emphasize inclusion and events
Summary
After interviews, the Santa Clara City Council appointed Kuku Das and Charles Pontius to Cultural Commission seats and placed Esther Rubin on the eligibility list; candidates urged more inclusive events and public art.
The Santa Clara City Council on Thursday appointed two residents to the Cultural Commission and placed a third candidate on an eligibility list after a series of interviews.
Kuku Das was appointed to the partial term ending June 30, 2028; Charles Pontius was appointed to a full term ending June 30, 2029; and Esther Rubin was placed on the eligibility list. The council voted unanimously in favor of the slate.
Applicants described varied cultural and community experience. Kuku Das, who co-founded…
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