Office holiday closure

Our office will be closed December 23-January 3. Open space preserves remain open!

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Board Committees

Administration & Budget Committee

A standing committee of the Board, the Administration and Budget Committee's primary purpose is to participate in the development, review and oversight of the Open Space Authority’s annual budget. The committee also reviews and makes recommendations on the Authority’s administrative policies.

Public Meetings

Regular Administration & Budget Committee Meetings are typically held at 5:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of March, May, June, September, and November, unless otherwise noted. The Open Space Authority hosts public meetings with a hybrid of in-person and virtual (Zoom) options. For information on upcoming meetings or to search for past meetings, visit our interactive portal.

Administration & Budget Committee Members

Helen Chapman (Chairperson)

District 3 Director
4-year term (2020-2024)

Vicki Alexander (Vice Chairperson)

District 5 Director
4-year term (2022-2026)

Kalvin Gill

District 7 Director
4-year term (2022-2026)

Land Use & Stewardship Committee

A standing committee of the Board, the Land Use & Stewardship Committee is responsible for the review of the agency's land and natural resources protection and management and policies public access, visitor experiences, educational and interpretive programs.

Public Meetings

Regular Land Use & Stewardship Committee meetings are typically held quarterly at 5:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of February, April, July and October, unless otherwise noted. The Open Space Authority hosts public meetings with a hybrid of in-person and virtual (Zoom) options. For information on upcoming meetings or to search for past meetings, visit our interactive portal.

Land Use & Stewardship Committee Members

Mike Potter

District 6 Director
4-year term (2022-2026)

Alex Kennett

District 1 Director
4-year term (2020-2024)

Ad Hoc Committee for Urban Grant Programs

An ad hoc committee of the Board that works with Staff to review and revise the Urban Grant Program Guidelines.

Public Meetings

The Ad Hoc Committee meeting dates and times are determined dependent on their need. The Open Space Authority hosts public meetings with a hybrid of in-person and virtual (Zoom) options. For information on upcoming meetings or to search for past meetings, visit our interactive portal.

Ad Hoc Committee for Urban Grant Programs Members

Mike Flaugher

District 2 Director
4-year term (2022-2026)

Vicki Alexander (Vice Chairperson)

District 5 Director
4-year term (2022-2026)