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Appoint Ria Jones to the Senior Citizen’s Commission, Joshua Lydon to the Planning Commission, Christine Tran and Janavi Sharma to the Lodi Improvement Committee, and Joel Wurl to the Lodi Arts Commission (CLK)
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MEETING DATE:
November 19, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Maria Ditmore, Deputy City Clerk

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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Appoint Ria Jones to the Senior Citizen’s Commission, Joshua Lydon to the Planning Commission, Christine Tran and Janavi Sharma to the Lodi Improvement Committee, and Joel Wurl to the Lodi Arts Commission.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City Council directed the City Clerk to post for expired terms on the Planning Commission and vacancies on the Senior Citizen’s Commission, Lodi Improvement Committee, and Lodi Arts Commission on September 3, 2025.
The Mayor reviewed the applications, conducted interviews, and recommends the City Council concur with the appointments as detailed below.
APPOINTMENTS:
Senior Citizen’s Commission
Ria Jones Term to expire January 1, 2029
Planning Commission
Joshua Lydon Term to expire July 1, 2029
Lodi Improvement Committee
Christine Tran Term to expire March 1, 2027
Janavi Sharma Term to expire March 1, 2026
Lodi Arts Commission
Joel Wurl Term to expire July 1, 2027
STRATEGIC VISION:
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Not applicable.