TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Anthony Halstead - Director of Library Services
REPORT BY: Michelle Carreon - Supervising Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Reappointment of Napa County's Poet Laureate
RECOMMENDATION
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Reappointment of Aisha Rivera to serve as Napa County's Poet Laureate to commence immediately and expire on June 30, 2027. (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
On July 30, 2002, the Board of Supervisors established the honorary title of Napa County Poet Laureate. The Poet Laureate is nominated by the Arts Council Napa Valley (ACNV) through a prescribed process with a term of appointment of two years and appointed by the Board. As an ambassador for poetry, the Poet Laureate is expected to promote citizens' awareness of poetry as well as heighten their appreciation of the art form. The Poet Laureate will strive to forge a meaningful connection between poetry and the populace, undertaking projects that make poetry more accessible to people in their everyday lives. During the Poet Laureate's two year appointment, they are expected to officiate at selected public gatherings, initiate a dialogue between poets and the community, inspire others in their writing and personal expression and bring recognition to the history and tradition of poetry in Napa County.
On May 16, 2023, Aisha Rivera was appointed Napa County Poet Laureate for the term May 16, 2023 through May 16, 2025. The Napa County Library Commission and the Arts Council has recommended that Aisha Rivera be reappointed for another two-year term. Attached is the Art Council Napa Valley recommendation letter on behalf of Aisha Rivera for an additional term.
Requested Action: Reappoint Aisha Rivera to serve as Napa County's Poet Laureate.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
No
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applica...
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