REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: JERRY P. DYER, Mayor Office of Mayor & City Manager BY: MATTHEW GRUNDY, Deputy Mayor Office of Mayor & City Manager CHRIS MONTELONGO, Deputy Chief of Staff Office of Mayor & City Manager SUBJECT ..Title Approve the appointments of Dr. Honora Chapman, Brynn Saito, Jessica Giffen, Heather Kuyper-McKeithen, Bryan Harley, and the reappointment of Megan Bohigian to the Fresno Poet Laureate Selection Committee for terms ending on December 31, 2024. Approve the appointment of Carlota Kincaid to the Disability Advisory Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2024. ..Body RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Poet Laureate Selection Committee has seven members appointed by the Mayor with expertise in the following categories: literary arts, education, or media. The Poet Laureate Selection Committee is responsible for selecting the Honorary Poet Laureate. The Mayor's Office is providing the appointments of Dr. Honora Chapman (Literary Arts & Education), Brynn Saito (Literary Arts & Education), Jessica Giffen (Literary Arts & Education), Heather Kuyper-McKeithen (Literary Arts & Education), Bryan Harley (Media), and the reappointment of Megan Bohigian (Literary Arts) to the Poet Laureate Selection Committee. The Disability Advisory Commission has seven commissioners with one vacancy. The Mayor's Office is providing the appointment of Carlota Kincaid (Resident of District 4) for consideration. Attachments: Chapman Appointment Package Saito Appointment Package Giffen Appointment Package Kuyper-McKeithen Appointment Package Harley Appointment Package Bohigian Reappointment Package Kincaid Appointment Package