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Commission elects Dave Bigham chair and Diana Sonio vice chair

Port Commission (Smith Municipal Airport / Salinas) · July 24, 2026
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Summary

The commission elected its chair and vice chair this meeting. A nomination initially referenced 'Dave Bennett' but was corrected to Dave Bigham; Diana Sonio was nominated and both were approved by commissioners present.

The commission held its annual officer elections and selected Dave Bigham as chair and Diana Sonio as vice chair.

The nomination sequence included an initial naming error — the motion referenced 'Dave Bennett' and then corrected to Dave Bigham during floor discussion — which commissioners clarified before voting. A roll-call voice vote approved both positions with the commissioners present voting in favor.

The elected officers will assume duties for the coming term; commissioners did not tie the officer elections to changes in policy or operations during the meeting.