Citizens Oversight Committee
SMART is accepting applications to fill 3 (three) positions on the Citizens Oversight Committee
Residents of Marin and Sonoma counties are invited to apply for appointment to the SMART Citizens Oversight Committee (COC). The nine-member COC is an advisory committee established by the SMART Board of Directors and is comprised of private citizens who collectively represent the diversity of Sonoma and Marin counties.
Completed applications and supporting documents are due by Thursday, February 29, 2024, and may be submitted by email to Leticia Rosas, Clerk of the Board, at COC@sonomamarintrain.org or submitted either in-person or mailed to:
Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District
Attn: Clerk of the Board
5401 Old Redwood Highway, Suite 200, Petaluma, CA 94954
If you have questions or require additional information, please email Leticia Rosas, Clerk of the Board, at COC@sonomamarintrain.org or call (707) 794-3072.
A printed hard copy of the application may be requested by calling SMART Customer Service at 707-794-3330 or by visiting the SMART offices at 5401 Old Redwood Highway, Suite 200, Petaluma, CA 94954.
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About the Citizens Oversight Committee
Measure Q called for a Citizens Oversight Committee charged with providing input and review of the Strategic Plan and periodic updates. Citizen Oversight Committee duties include:
- Provide input and review the Strategic Plan and subsequent plans; receive periodic updates on significant financial matters not previously identified in the Strategic Plan or annual budget that may materially impact the previously adopted Strategic Plan.
- Hold meetings Quarterly and issue reports, on at least an annual basis, to inform and update the SMART Board and the Sonoma and Marin County residents on any developments related to the implementation, planning, and advancements of the Strategic Plan. Copies of this document should be made widely available to the public.
- Receive briefings on financial, budgetary, capital plans and other strategic planning matters that may have a material impact on the District and provide updates to the SMART Board of Directors at least bi-annually.
- The nine members selected have relevant experience, skill, and knowledge in performing their primary duty to advise the Board on Strategic Plans and objectives, drafting of Strategic Plans and knowledge of financial, budgetary, capital, transit, and other strategic planning matters. However, these individuals also reflect a balance of viewpoints across the two Counties. In addition, members may be nominated by interested stakeholders and local organizations to be appointed to the Committee.
CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEmbers
Dani Sheehan-Meyer, Chair, County Sonoma | |
Thomas Engdahl, Vice Chair, Marin County | |
Sherry Adams, Sonoma County |
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Lucy Dilworth, Marin County |
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Jeana Ericksen, Sonoma County |
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Zachary Kushel, Marin County |
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Sandi McCubbin, Sonoma County |
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Conor McKay, Sonoma County |
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Anthony Nachor, Marin County |
ABOUT Citizens Oversight committee MEETINGS
The COC meetings will be held in person at the SMART Office. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 1:30pm. If you have questions or require additional information, please email Leticia Rosas, Clerk of the Board, at COC@SonomaMarinTrain.org or call (707) 794-3072.
2024 Meeting Schedule | ||
March 13, 2024 (2nd Wednesday) | 1:30pm | Draft FY 25 Budget |
May 22, 2024 (4th Wednesday) | 1:30pm | Draft FY 25 Budget |
July 10, 2024 (2nd Wednesday) | 1:30pm | Update 2019 Strategic Plan |
August 14, 2024 (2nd Wednesday) | 1:30pm | Update 2019 Strategic Plan |
zoom participation information
Members of the public will be able to watch and participate in COC meetings via Zoom.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://sonomamarintrain-org.zoom.us/j/84263686494?pwd=QmZ0ZFZTNGV1L1dDWHE0emJXQThRdz09
Webinar ID: 842 6368 6494
Passcode: 252425
Or One tap mobile :
+16694449171,,84263686494# US
+16699009128,,84263686494# US (San Jose)
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 669 444 9171 US
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
International numbers available: https://sonomamarintrain-org.zoom.us/u/kCMFVcrRF
If you have questions or require additional information, please email Leticia Rosas, Clerk of the Board, at COC@sonomamarintrain.org or call (707) 794-3072.
COC Document Library
Citizens Oversight Committee Meeting
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