Recreation & Parks Commission elects 2026 chair, keeps vice chair

The Recreation & Parks Commission on Jan. 21 unanimously elected Commissioner Morigo as its 2026 chair and affirmed a vice chair for the coming year.

Tamika (department staff) opened the item, explaining that appointments are limited to regular appointed commissioners. Commissioner Siegel moved to nominate Commissioner Morigo for chair and Commissioner Ono seconded; the motion carried by voice vote with no oppositions or abstentions.

During the same item, Commissioner LaFleur indicated he would be willing to continue as vice chair; the commission moved and seconded a motion to appoint the vice chair and again approved the appointment by voice vote.

The votes were taken by voice; the meeting record shows commissioners responded verbally with "Aye," with no nays or abstentions recorded. The commission then moved on to the department’s strategic-plan briefing.

The appointments conclude the commission’s usual January leadership selections and set the roster for the year’s chair and vice-chair responsibilities.