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Stephanie Bazan elected Parks Board chair; Vice Chair Flowers reappointed
Summary
The Parks and Recreation Board elected Stephanie Bazan as chair for the term beginning May 2025 and re‑elected Vice Chair Flowers. The chair vote was 10–0–1 (one abstention); the vice‑chair vote was 9–0–2.
The Parks and Recreation Board completed its officer elections for the upcoming term.
Chair: Chair Pedro Villalobos nominated Board member Stephanie Bazan (District 5) to succeed him as chair; board member Becker seconded the nomination. Bazan accepted the nomination and outlined priorities including equitable access, sustainable funding and community engagement. The board voted to elect Bazan as chair by a roll‑call-style show of hands, 10 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstention (one board member — Reed — said she would abstain as she is rolling off the board). The chair motion was carried and Bazan will begin the term in May 2025.
Vice chair: Board member Becker moved to reelect Vice Chair Flowers; board member Franklin seconded. Vice Chair Flowers accepted. Board members praised Flowers’ experience and policy knowledge. The motion carried 9 in favor, 0 opposed and 2 abstentions.
Why it matters: Leadership changes set priorities and shape how the board engages with the department, stakeholders and budget processes. Bazan emphasized funding sustainability and equitable park access; Flowers said her role is to support the chair and amplify board priorities.
(Ending) The board also thanked outgoing member Reed for her service; no other officer changes were reported.
