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La Mesa conducts interviews for police oversight board and parks commission; appointments set for Feb. 10
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Summary
The council heard three‑minute interviews from multiple applicants for the Community Police Oversight Board and the Parks & Recreation Commission, including several reappointment candidates. Council said appointments will be made at the Feb. 10 meeting.
La Mesa held interviews on Jan. 27 as part of its annual recruitment for the Community Police Oversight Board and to fill an unscheduled Parks & Recreation Commission vacancy.
Applicants for the Community Police Oversight Board included Bonnie Baranoff (advocate for people experiencing homelessness and local point‑in‑time coordinator); Cliff Eubank (appointed midterm last year; background in health and violence‑prevention programs); Aaron Landau (current CPOB advocate for the homeless, term expired Dec. 31); Todd McCooley (midterm appointee); Jeffrey McElwain (policing instructor at San Diego State); Elizabeth "Beth" Morganti; and Susan Reeder (licensed clinical social worker). Each applicant made a brief statement about qualifications and interest; the clerk said appointments will be made at the Feb. 10 council meeting.
Separately, applicants for the Parks & Recreation Commission vacancy included Jonathan Austin (landscape architect), Sherry Meek (retired parks and recreation professional), and Jason Molen (landscape management). Applicants described relevant experience, local involvement, and reasons for applying. Council thanked applicants and confirmed appointments will be finalized at the Feb. 10 meeting.
No council action was taken at the Jan. 27 meeting beyond completing the interview portion of the recruitment process.
