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Council reviews 2025 boards-and-commissions demographic survey; directs reapplication for expiring seats
Summary
The city presented results of a 2025 demographic survey of appointed boards and commissions; councilors directed staff to require reapplication for expiring seats and asked staff to expand outreach, collect additional applicant data, and consider adding questions on sexual orientation in future surveys.
City staff presented the results of the 2025 demographics survey for San Mateo’s appointed boards and commissions at the March 3 council meeting and sought council feedback on outreach and future recruitment strategies.
Deputy City Clerk Chantal Eaton and City Clerk Martin McTaggart summarized findings from 46 responses out of 47 commissioners: the average length of residency rose to about 24.5 years; the largest age cohort remained 65 and older; people of color were underrepresented compared with city population; renters were underrepresented; and a majority of commissioners reported…
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