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Sustainability Commission appoints two student ex‑officio members after competitive selection
Summary
The commission approved two student ex‑officio, nonvoting appointments for 2026–27: Sofia Gomez and Haskell Richmond, chosen from 17 applicants; commissioners praised the candidates and encouraged others to reapply in future cycles.
The Glendale Sustainability Commission voted to appoint two student ex‑officio, nonvoting members for the 2026–27 term after an ad hoc selection process.
Commissioners described a robust applicant pool and said the selection focused on proposed projects and demonstrated commitment. An ad hoc committee recommended Sofia Gomez and Haskell Richmond; the motion to appoint the two candidates passed on roll call. Commissioners noted there were 17 applicants this year and encouraged those not selected to apply again.
Commissioners and departing student commissioners praised the selection process and the value of ex‑officio participation for leadership development. Chair and staff thanked the outgoing ex‑officio members, Esther Park and Felix Fai, and invited continued community engagement from applicants who were not appointed.
Speakers quoted: Chair (speaker 1); ad hoc committee members; staff.
Ending: Appointees will serve as nonvoting ex‑officio student commissioners for 2026–27; staff will complete any onboarding.
