City of Davis, CA
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PURPOSE/FUNCTION
Advise City Council on matters related to equitable delivery of social services to vulnerable populations.
- Review and make recommendations on policies and programs to support city-driven social services. Advise on critical needs involving vulnerable populations, including health, food security/nutrition, disabilities, and child care; refer individuals to appropriate agency, official, or process.
- Review and make recommendations on policies, procedures, and standards related to housing affordability across the continuum from unhoused to renters and home buyers, including affordable housing plans of development proposals.
- Review and make recommendations on Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Program and other Federal, State, and local grant programs to support vulnerable populations in the city. Liaise with providers involved with serving vulnerable populations.
COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP
City Council Liaisons: Josh Chapman (Regular); Bapu Vaitla (Alternate)
Structure: 7 Regular Members; 1 Alternate Member
| NAME | POSITION | TERM END |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Brown Blake | Regular | 6/30/2025 |
| Judith Ennis | Regular | 6/30/2027 |
| Rachael Fulp-Cooke | Regular (Chair) | 6/30/2025 |
| Tracy Ligtenberg | Regular | 6/30/2025 |
| Deanna Sverdlov | Regular (Co-Vice Chair) | 6/30/2027 |
| Justine Villanueva | Regular | 6/30/2027 |
| Judy Wong-Chen | Regular (Co-Vice Chair) | 6/30/2025 |
| Christopher Ringer | Alternate | 6/30/2025 |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Enabling Resolution: 24-089 Commission Structure Re Establishing the Social Services Commission (PDF)
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