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Carmel-by-the-Sea commission adopts new mission, approves 2026 calendar and reviews holiday events
Summary
The Community Activities Commission adopted a new mission statement (Option B), approved its 2026 meeting calendar, and reviewed recent holiday events and the Home Crafters Marketplace, while discussing logistics such as seating, stage lighting, and potential drone footage for future events.
The Carmel-by-the-Sea Community Activities Commission adopted a revised mission statement and approved its 2026 meeting calendar at a hybrid meeting on Dec. 16, 2025, after staff reported on recent holiday events and the Home Crafters Marketplace.
Leslie, commission staff, read three drafted mission options and the commission voted to adopt Option B. Leslie summarized Option B as: "inspire connections and strengthen community bonds by creating safe, inclusive events that foster belonging through shared celebrations and gatherings." Commissioners said the wording best reflected the commission’s role in supporting community events.
The adoption followed a short discussion in which commissioners compared…
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