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RESOLUTION APPOINTING AMELIA LEWIS AND LEONEL MARTINEZ TO THE STOCKTON ARTS COMMISSION
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1. Appoint Amelia Lewis to the Stockton Arts Commission with term to commence immediately upon approval.
2. Appoint Leonel Martinez to the Stockton Arts Commission with term to commence immediately upon approval.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take whatever actions are appropriate and necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
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DISCUSSION
Background
The Stockton Arts Commission (SAC) is a seven-member board, including one Youth Arts Commissioner, appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council for four-year terms, as established in Stockton Municipal Code Section 2.94.040.
To recruit new commissioners, City staff conducted outreach and accepted applications on a continuous basis throughout 2025. A nominating committee composed of current SAC commissioners reviewed applications and conducted interviews with prospective candidates on January 5, 2026.
Present Situation
After review and deliberation, the nominating committee recommended Amelia Lewis and Leonel Martinez to fill the current vacancies on the Stockton Arts Commission. Both candidates demonstrated a strong interest in supporting arts and cultural initiatives within Stockton and contributing to the mission of the Commission.
Pending Council approval, Amelia Lewis and Leonel Martinez will serve as full voting members of the Stockton Arts Commission.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The Stockton Arts Commission receives no remuneration. There is no direct financial impact to the City by taking this action.
Attachment A - SAC Redacted Candidate Applications