Elmer Martinez Saballos was appointed to the Redwood City Planning Commission last night, September 21, 2020.
Elmer Martinez is a community activist from Redwood City. Treasurer of Peninsula Young Democrats @pydems; Political Director San Mateo County LatinX Democratic Club @SMCLatinxDems, as well as district representative for Senator Jerry Hill's office.
The Planning Commission consists of seven members, appointed by the City Council for periods of four years each. Members are on the commission without compensation and may not hold any other public office or position in the City while performing this community service.
One of the primary duties of the Planning Commission is to recommend to the City Council a comprehensive long-term master plan for the physical development of the City; the Commission also plays a role in the administration of the City's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.
So the commission is in charge of reviewing the modifications to the General Plan and the General Plan. Reviewing the plans of specific neighborhoods and areas. Scrutinize environmental impact reports and negative statements, among many other tasks. The Commission meets periodically on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
It should be stressed that Elmer Martínez is of Latin American origin. It is important that the LatinX community raise its hand and present its request to the Boards, Committees and Commissions in its city so that more people in those positions represent the vast majority of people in the area.
