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San José council appoints three members to Board of Appeals

San José City Council · December 10, 2025
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Summary

Council appointed three candidates to fill vacancies on the city’s Board of Appeals after brief personal statements from two applicants and submission of a third applicant’s written materials.

The City Council appointed three individuals to fill vacancies on the Board of Appeals and approved the appointments by unanimous vote.

Two applicants spoke in person: Jenny Alter described her background in law enforcement and mental health counseling and emphasized a combination of investigative and therapeutic experience relevant to quasi‑judicial appeals. Martín Nuyen summarized his legal and procedural background, including prior experience in judicial assistance and familiarity with administrative adjudication. A third applicant submitted a written letter and was included in the appointments.

Councilmember Peter Ortiz moved to appoint the three applicants; the motion passed unanimously. Staff asked the appointed candidates to check in with city staff before leaving the meeting to complete appointment formalities.