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CARPD Legislative Committee

The CARPD Legislative Committee is an 11-member Committee comprised of 5 Board representatives and 6 Member representatives (2 of which are alternates). The alternates are able to vote in the absence of a Member Representative. Alternates should attend meetings in order to stay up to date on the activities and discussions of the Committee.

Responsibilities

  • Proposes amending, supporting, or opposing legislation and regulations for the benefit of the CARPD membership;
  • Provides data and testimony in support of legislative positions;
  • Focuses on legislation that impacts member districts as identified in the CARPD Legislative Platform; and
  • Advises and makes recommendations to the CARPD Board regarding legislative activities.

Board Representatives

  • *Michelle Lacy, General Manager - Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District (Pleasant Hill, CA) 
  • Doug Nickles, Board Member - Conejo Recreation & Park District (Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • Dennis Waespi, Board Member - East Bay Regional Park District (Oakland, CA)
  • Michael Seaman, Board Member - Fulton-El Camino Recreation & Park District (Sacramento, CA)
  • Al McGreehan, Board Member - Paradise Recreation & Park District (Paradise, CA)

Member Representatives:

  • Mary Otten, General Manager – Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District (Camarillo, CA)
  • Colby Diuguid, General Manager – Jurupa Area Recreation & Park District (Jurupa, CA)
  • Jeff Nickell, General Manager – McFarland Recreation & Park District (McFarland, CA)
  • Steph Thisius, Director of Planning & Construction – North of the River Recreation & Park District (Bakersfield, CA)
  • **Scott Sear, Public Information Officer/Legislative Affairs – Desert Recreation District (Palm Desert, CA)
  • **Zachary Freels, Board Member – North Highlands Recreation & Park District (Sacramento, CA)

*Denotes Chair of Committee

**Denotes Alternate

2025 Calendar of Events & Meetings 

  • Th. January 9, 2025 
  • Th. March 6, 2025
  • Th., April 17, 2025
  • Fri., May 23, 2025 (CARPD Conference)
  • Th., July 31, 2025
  • Th., October 23, 2025
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