Councilmember Linda Maio
Appointees to City of Berkeley Boards and Commissions

Members of boards and commissions provide an invaluable service to our City. They advise the City Council on a wide variety of subjects by making recommendations on important policy matters.  Over the years the services and programs provided by the City have expanded. Without the assistance of the various boards and commissions, the City Council could give many complex and significant matters only a perfunctory review. The detailed studies and considered advice of boards and commissions are often catalysts for innovative programs and improved services. 

Serving on a board or commission can be a rewarding experience for community service-minded residents. It is an excellent way to participate in the functioning of local government and to make a personal contribution to the improvement of our community. If we are to have government “of the people, by the people and for the people” we must have the continued participation of the many dedicated board and commission members. Making local government effective and responsible is everybody’s responsibility.

The City of Berkeley Commissioner's Manual

Citizens Humane Commission: Dianne Sequoia
Civic Arts Commission: Robbin Henderson
Commission on Aging: Allen Stross
Commission on Disability: Denise Trahan
Commission on Early Childhood Education: Vacant
Commission on Labor:  Nicolas Razo
Commission on the Status of Women:  Vacant
Community Environmental Advisory Commission: Sara MacKusick
Community Health Commission: Laura Miller and Hazel Weiss 
Disaster and Fire Safety Commission: Roger Sharpe
Downtown Berkeley Business Improvement District Advisory Board: Tracy Dean
Elmwood Advisory Board: Vacant
Energy Commission: Scott Murtishaw
Fair Campaign Practices Commission: Jocelyn Larkin
Homeless Commission: Tom Reed   
Housing Advisory Commission: Marcia Levenson
Human Welfare & Community Action: Randal DeLuchi
Landmarks Preservation Commission: Carrie Olson
Loan Administration Board: Bruce Methven
Parks & Recreation Commission: Yolanda Huang
Peace & Justice Commission: Rita Maran
Personnel Board: Henry Silver
Planning Commission: Jim Novosel
Police Review Commission: Russell Bloom
Public Works Commission: Margo Schueler
Solano Avenue Business Improvement District Advisory Board: This board is currently inactive.
Transportation Commission: Eric McCaughrin
Waterfront Commission: Neil Goldstein
West Berkeley Project Area Committee: Dennis Markham
Youth Commission: Emily Morse
Zero Waste Commission: Steen Jensen
Zoning Adjustments Board: Elisa Mikiten