Governor Newsom Appoints 12 Members to Agricultural Fair Boards Across California
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a round of appointments on October 23, naming 12 people to District Agricultural Association boards across the state. The positions are appointed by the Governor, do not require Senate confirmation and carry no compensation. District Agricultural Associations operate California's local fairgrounds.
The appointments cover the Cow Palace in San Francisco (District 1a), Madera County (21st District), the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego County (22nd District), Kings County (24A District), Amador County (26th District), Merced County (35th District) and Lake County (49th District).
Stefanie Roumeliotes was appointed to the 1a District board and Tera Napier to the 21st District board. Sam Nejabat, Mark Arabo and Donna DeBerry were reappointed to the 22nd District (Del Mar) board. Venoma Bengel-Kautz and Jonathan Garcia joined the 24A District board; Kelsi Williams-Karschner and Don Dowell the 26th District board; Stephanie Dietz the 35th District board; and Michael Neilson and Jennifer Hanson the 49th District board.
California has more than 50 District Agricultural Associations running local fairs and fairgrounds statewide, with board members appointed by the Governor to oversee operations and annual fair governance.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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