Memorandum
Date: January 13, 2026
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Johanna DeLong, Assistant Clerk of the Board
Subject: Consideration of Advisory Board Appointment
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
The following Advisory Boards and Commissions have vacancies and applications for consideration have been received.
Cobb Municipal Advisory Council
Two (2) Vacancies: General
• Paul Duncan
• Cathy McCarthy
Kelseyville Cemetery District
Three (3) Vacancies: General
• Elizabeth Broida
Lake County Ag Advisory Committee
Three (3) Vacancies: Crop Grower and One (1) Vacancy: Ag Processor
• Carolyn Hillman
• Daniel Suenram
• David Weiss
• Paul Bernacchio
• Makaila Benjamin
Lower Lake Cemetery District
Two (2) Vacancies: General
• Iris Hudson
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Consistency with Vision 2028 and/or Fiscal Crisis Management Plan (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Infrastructure ☐ Technology Upgrades
☐ Economic Development ☐ Disaster Recovery ☐ County Workforce ☐ Revenue Generation
☒ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake ☐ Cost Savings
If request for exemption from competitive bid in accordance with County Code Chapter 2 Sec. 2-38, fill in blanks below:
Which exemption is being requested?
How long has Agreement been in place?
When was purchase last rebid?
Reason for request to waive bid?
Recommended Action: Appoint qualified applicants to the specified advisory board.