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Provide Direction to Staff Regarding the Establishment of Volunteer/Non-Paid Position of “Wine Ambassador” (CLK)
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MEETING DATE:
October 15, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Olivia Nashed, City Clerk
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Provide Direction to Staff Regarding the Establishment of Position “Wine Ambassador.”
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Mayor Bregman requested an item be added to the October 15, 2025 agenda for City Council discussion of the potential establishment of a position titled “Wine Ambassador.” This position would provide the City Council with quarterly reports regarding the status of the wine industry in Lodi. Additionally, this position would be tasked with public education on the wine, grape and agriculture industry in Lodi.
Mayor Bregman recommends this position be a non-paid, volunteer type, position, reporting to the Economic Development Director.
City staff is seeking direction from City Council on the interest of such a position. If a majority of Council expresses interest in this or a similar position, City staff will research potential options and bring them back to Council for a formal discussion.
STRATEGIC VISION:
2B. Economic Development: Expand and diversify economic opportunities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Not applicable.