Commission for the Senior Community

Description

The Commission for the Senior Community meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:30 P.M. at the Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th Street, Santa Monica, California.

Vacancies
  • 3 Current Vacancies
  • 6 Terms Expired
Size 9 Members
Term Length 4 Years
Term Limit 2
  • Website & Agenda

    https://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=53687097196

  • Current Applicants

    https://www.smgov.net/boards/currentapplicants

  • Mission Statement

    Santa Monica's Commission for the Senior Community focuses on preserving and improving the quality of life for Santa Monicans 60 and older. The Commission advises City Council on a wide range of issues relevant to older adults. The Commission also provides opportunities to educate seniors, their families and caregivers on these issues.

  • Responsibilities, Jurisdiction, and Authority

    The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the senior community and their needs. The Commission is empowered to assemble information on problems and their solutions for the senior community, make recommendations to the City Council on matters within its purview and facilitate coordination between existing and proposed programs for the senior community.

  • Composition

    The Commission for the Senior Community consists of nine (9) members all of whom shall be resident of the City of Santa Monica. At least five (5) members shall be over 60 years of age. Members serve a 4-year term.

  • Staff Liaison Name

    Vacant

  • Staff Liaison Email

    HumanServices@santamonica.gov

  • Phone

    310-458-8701

  • Willa Faye Wells
    1st Term
    Aug 09, 2016 to Jun 30, 2020
    Appointing Authority
    City Council
    Position
    Member
    Category
    Meets age requirement
  • Barbara Jane Browning
    2nd Term
    Aug 09, 2016 to Jun 30, 2020
    Appointing Authority
    City Council
    Position
    Member
    Category
    Meets age requirement
  • Elliot Goldberg
    2nd Term
    Jun 27, 2017 to Jun 30, 2021
    Appointing Authority
    City Council
    Position
    Chair
  • Meghan E Kelley
    1st Term
    Aug 14, 2018 to Jun 30, 2022
    Appointing Authority
    City Council
    Position
    Member
  • Kathryn G Kietzman
    2nd Term
    Aug 14, 2018 to Jun 30, 2022
    Appointing Authority
    City Council
    Position
    Member
  • Barry H Engelman
    2nd Term
    Jun 25, 2019 to Jun 30, 2023
    Appointing Authority
    City Council
    Position
    Vice Chair
    Category
    Meets age requirement