8.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 10/20/2026
- From:
- Jessica Matias, Chief of Staff
TITLE:
Consideration of Appointments: Airport Commission
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
- Mayor Daggett to make one appointment.
- Vice Mayor Sweet to make one appointment.
Executive Summary:
The Airport Commission consists of seven citizens, and is responsible for reviewing and reporting to the Council on the development of the Airpark and on matters affecting the operation and efficiency of the airport, using the Airport Master Plan as a guide.
The City of Flagstaff is committed to increasing diversity in every board and commission. Please consider how the applicant stated they may contribute to this commitment.
There are twelve (12) applications on file for consideration by the Council as follows:
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Mayor Daggett, and Vice Mayor Sweet.
The City of Flagstaff is committed to increasing diversity in every board and commission. Please consider how the applicant stated they may contribute to this commitment.
There are twelve (12) applications on file for consideration by the Council as follows:
- Nico Barraza (current commissioner)
- Amanda Shephard (new applicant)
- Bernd Steinebrunner (new applicant)
- Bradley Kopp (new applicant)
- Cameron Clark (new applicant)
- Charles Ogden (new applicant)
- John Gartin (new applicant)
- Mark Haughwout (new applicant)
- Richard Jackson (new applicant)
- Stephanos Antoniades (new applicant)
- Tania Cagwin (new applicant)
- Victoria Allen (new applicant)
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT ASSIGNMENT: Mayor Daggett, and Vice Mayor Sweet.
Financial Impact:
These are voluntary positions and there is no budgetary impact to the City of Flagstaff.
Policy Impact:
None
Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:
None
Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:
- Appoint two Commissioners: By appointing members at this time, the Airport Commission will be at full membership, allowing the group to meet and provide recommendations to the City Council.
- Postpone the action to allow for further discussion or expand the list of candidates.
Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:
Inclusive and Engaged Community - Foster community pride and civic engagement; advance social equity and social justice in Flagstaff; facilitate and foster diversity and inclusivity; and enhance community outreach and engagement opportunities.
Connection to Regional Plan:
None
Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:
None
Connection to 10-Year Housing Plan:
None