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Daly City Women’s Commission schedules Nov. 9 retreat after facilitator reviews survey
Summary
At its Oct. 15 meeting, the Daly City Women’s Commission heard facilitator Debbie Schechter present survey results, confirmed a Nov. 9, 2025, retreat (about four hours) to set 2–3 priorities and a work plan, and discussed needed resources and representation concerns raised by a commissioner.
Debbie Schechter, a facilitator and conflict-resolution specialist with Schechter Consulting, presented results of a retreat survey and worked with the Daly City Women’s Commission on next steps for a retreat scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 9.
Schechter told commissioners that four members had completed her survey and that responses showed a wide range of expertise and interests. She said the top shared priorities were understanding the needs and issues facing women in Daly City, developing a strategic work plan, and producing “something impactful.” Individual ideas included creating a pathway to help women start businesses and hosting a speaker series on issues important to women.
Commissioners discussed practical needs for the commission’s work, including a clear vision and boundaries for what the commission can do, and information about available city resources such as budget and staff time. Schechter said time availability reported by members ranged from about two to 10 hours per month to cover meetings and outside tasks.
One commissioner (Speaker 5) said she did not feel her experiences were reflected in the compiled survey responses, telling the group, “I didn't see any of mine in there,” and adding she felt the listed experiences appeared to reflect a narrower set of perspectives. Schechter and other commissioners encouraged members to bring their completed forms or additional comments to the retreat so those perspectives can be incorporated into planning.
Procedural business at the meeting included approval of the minutes from the Aug. 28, 2025 meeting by voice vote. The motion to approve the minutes was made on the record, seconded, and approved with members saying “Aye.”
The commission said the retreat will likely run about four hours (roughly 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) with an optional coffee start around 9:30 a.m. Commissioners said success would mean leaving the retreat with two to three priority issues identified, an initial action plan, and improved working relationships among members. Staff and Schechter noted there may be follow-on work after the retreat to develop specific actions tied to any priorities the commission selects.
The meeting adjourned after confirming member availability for the retreat. The commission said staff will circulate further retreat details and materials ahead of Nov. 9.
