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 30, 2025
- Th. March 6, 2025
- Th., April 10, 2025
- Fri., May 23, 2025 (CARPD Conference)
- Th., July 31, 2025
- Th., October 23, 2025