Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Our Role
To advise the City Council on policies, rules and regulations relating to planning, acquisition, disposition, operations, use, care and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities. The commission is also responsible for development of a continuous master plan for the city's park system and recreation programs.
Membership
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission consists of nine members. Seven of the members are appointed by City Council for two-year terms. The two high school student members are appointed for one-year terms and may be re-appointed for second one-year terms.
Meeting Frequency
Typically meets every second Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Each meeting can last up to two hours.
Current Members
| Name |
District |
Position |
Term Expires |
| Tonja Oliver |
Yucca |
Commissioner |
1/31/2028 |
| Bud Zomok |
Ocotillo |
Commissioner |
1/31/2028 |
| Vacant |
Barrel |
Commissioner |
1/31/2028 |
| Nikhil Bharadwaj |
Cholla *Teen) |
Teen Commissioner |
1/31/2028 |
| Lynda Martinez |
Mayoral/Yucca |
Commissioner |
1/31/2027 |
| Marie Nesfield |
Sahuaro |
Vice Chair |
1/31/2027 |
| Jaclyn Nguyen |
At-Large/Cholla (Teen) |
Teen Commissioner |
1/31/2028 |
| Mary Smith |
Cactus |
Commissioner |
1/31/2028 |
| Adina Lund |
Cholla |
Commissioner |
1/31/2028 |
Agendas & Minutes