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Boards/Commission Appointments - Parks & Recreation
Recommended Action
I move that Council nominate and appoint David Bowman to fill one vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Board, term beginning on December 1, 2025 and ending November 30, 2027.
I further move that Council reappoint Jerry Cowan for a second term beginning December 1, 2025 and ending November 30, 2027.
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The eligible applicants for these positions are David Bowman [R] and Jerry Cowan [D].
Jerry Cowan is a current member eligible for reappointment. David Bowman is a new applicant. His appointment would fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Ian Zollinger, whose term expires on November 30, 2025.
Applicants were interviewed by the Parks & Recreation Board Interview Committee on October 27, 2025 (David Bowman) and October 30, 2025 (Jerry Cowan).
The Interview Committee consisted of:
David Reagor, Council Liaison
Brian Watkins, Board Chair
Wendy Parker, Board Liaison
Party affiliations are noted as follows: [D] Democrat, [R] Republican, [I] Independent, [G] Green, [L] Libertarian, [DTS] Declined to State, and [N] Not Registered to Vote. The Clerk’s Office has verified the applicants and their party affiliations. Interview packets for both candidates are included as Attachments A and B. Appointing either of the nominees will not violate the County Charter restriction concerning political party majorities on Boards and Commissions.
This seven-member board has staggered two-year terms beginning December 1 and ending November 30. The current Parks & Recreation Board roster is provided as Attachment D.
Attachments
A - David Bowman Interview Packet
B - Jerry Cowan Interview Packet
C - Interview Panel Recommendation
D - Parks & Recreation Board Roster