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YOUTH COMMISSIONER RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION
Review and approve the recommendation of Mikaela Cabang for the Stockton Youth Arts Commissioner position. With Commission approval, this recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council. The selected term will begin on July 1, 2025, and end on June 30, 2026.
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The application period for the Stockton Youth Arts Commissioner position opened on March 26, 2025, and closed on April 30, 2025. A total of four qualified applications were received. Of those, three applicants participated in interviews.
On May 20, 2025, City staff and a Commissioner Grant conducted interviews with the candidates. Following deliberation, Mikaela Cabang emerged as the recommended candidate.
Mikaela Cabang demonstrated a diverse artistic background, strong skills in media creation, and a consistent commitment to volunteerism and nonprofit engagement. Their experience and enthusiasm align with the mission of the Stockton Arts Commission and the objectives of the Youth Arts Commissioner role.
Pending Commission approval, staff will recommend to the City Council that Mikaela Cabang be formally appointed for the term beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
Attachment A - Redacted Applications