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Monte Sereno appoints Barry Shafin to VTA bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee
Summary
The council appointed incumbent Barry Shafin (sole applicant) to the Santa Clara County VTA Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2026. The appointment was unanimous.
The Monte Sereno City Council appointed Barry Shafin to the Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee at the June 16 meeting.
Staff reported that the city received a single application for the two-year term beginning July 1, 2026, from the incumbent (listed in the application as Barry Chaffin/Shafin in the transcript). Council members praised his voluntary service dating back to 2014 and moved to appoint him; the motion passed unanimously.
Staff said the applicant could not attend the meeting due to a family emergency but remains interested in continuing in the role. The appointment will be reflected in the council’s August meeting materials and the city will notify VTA of the council’s selection.
