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Needles Parks and Recreation Commission elects new chair; Torres remains vice chair
Summary
At its Feb. 18 meeting, the City of Needles Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved a new chair for 2026 and reconfirmed Susie Torres as vice chair; a newly appointed commissioner was sworn in and commissioners thanked outgoing Chair Lori Long.
The City of Needles Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously elected a new chair for the 2026 term and retained Susie Torres as vice chair at a meeting on Feb. 18 in City Council Chambers.
The commission opened by swearing in a newly appointed commissioner (referred to in the record as Mr. Rodriguez). After roll call, Commissioner Melvin moved to nominate the new chair; the motion passed with no recorded no votes. Commissioners then voted to keep Susie Torres as vice chair. Commissioners publicly thanked outgoing Chair Lori Long for her years of service to the commission.
The record contains inconsistent transcriptions of the nominee’s name (the motion is transcribed variously as to “Emanuel Calderon” and later as “Manor Cone”). The commission’s transcript records the motion and the unanimous outcome but does not provide a single authoritative spelling of the appointee’s full name. The commission’s official minutes or staff announcement should be consulted for the certified name spelling.
No substantive policy changes accompanied the leadership transition; the action was procedural and administrative. The meeting proceeded to other agenda items, including approval of all‑star coaches and staff reports on recreation operations.
The commission adjourned at 4:54 p.m.
