Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Reuse Repair Fair topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commission explores partnering with Perennial for a September repair fair
Summary
Brentwood commissioners discussed cosponsoring or hosting a repair fair with Perennial (reuse organization) in September to promote repair and reuse skills, including logistics, volunteer recruitment and demonstration stations.
Commissioners discussed Perennial's repair-fair model and explored cosponsorship for a possible September event. Staff explained the repair fair concept — volunteers troubleshoot and sometimes repair items in roughly 20–30 minute slots — and said Perennial could marshal volunteers for categories such as leatherwork, bike repair, electronics and furniture.
"Basically, you bring stuff and bring it in. You have basically up to 30 minutes, with a volunteer or a pair of eyelets," the staff presenter summarized. Members discussed whether Perennial is currently accepting event requests (one member noted Perennial is launching a three-year strategic plan and may be limiting new events) and weighed fall festival coordination to increase visibility. The commission agreed staff will contact Perennial, seek details about capacity and volunteer compensation, and aim for a September pilot if feasible.
Discussion also covered alternative formats such as repair demos for kids, clothing swaps and pairing repair stations with existing festivals to boost attendance. Commissioners stressed the event's potential to shift behavior from disposal toward reuse and recommended drafting a plan that could include demonstrations, volunteer recruitment and simple promotion through the fall brochure.
