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Parks and Recreation Commission appointment - Approve the Parks and Recreation Commission sub-committee recommendation to reappoint Commissioners Nancy Hawkins and Kaitlyn Lusk to their second terms to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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Agenda Date: 06/15/2026
Prepared by: Laurissa Roggenkamp, Recreation Manager Laurissa.Roggenkamp@visalia.gov, 713-4336; Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director, Jason.Glick@visalia.gov, 713-4042
Department Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council reappoint Commissioners Nancy Hawkins and Kaitlyn Lusk to their second terms, as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission sub-committee.
Summary:
At the regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission held on May 12, 2026 the Commission selected members to serve on a subcommittee responsible for reviewing applications and making recommendations to the City Council for two upcoming Commission vacancies.
A total of fourteen applications were received for the two available seats. The subcommittee conducted a full review of all submissions, considering relevant experience, community involvement, and alignment with the mission of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Following its review, the subcommittee unanimously selected two candidates for recommendation to the City Council. The subcommittee is not recommending alternates at this time.
Recommended Candidates:
* Nancy Hawkins
o Current Commissioner of the Parks and Recreation Commission, has served one term with strong attendance and active participation
o Resides in the Northeast quadrant of Visalia
o Member of the Master Gardeners club; assists with maintenance of the Ralph Moore Memorial Rose Garden at Visalia's Memorial Park
o Active volunteer with several Visalia and Tulare County nonprofit organizations
o Long-time Visalia resident and retired schoolteacher with the Visalia Unified School District
* Kaitlyn Lusk
o Current Commissioner of the Parks and ...
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