11/27/2023 - Appointment Information
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
P.O. BOX 145474
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 306
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-5474
WWW.SLCMAYOR.COM
TEL 801-535-7704
CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL
______________________________ Date Received: 11/27/2023
Rachel Otto, Chief of Staff
Date Sent to Council: 11/27 /2023
TO: Salt Lake City Council DATE 11/27/2023
Darin Mano, Chair
FROM: Rachel Otto, Chief of Staff
Office of the Mayor
SUBJECT: Board Appointment Recommendation: Arts Council Board
STAFF CONTACT: April Patterson
April.Patterson@slcgov.com
DOCUMENT TYPE: Board Appointment Recommendation: Arts Council Board
RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends the Council consider the
recommendation in the attached letter from the Mayor and appoint Sabrina Martinez member of the
Arts Council Board.
ERIN MENDENHALL
Mayor
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
P.O. BOX 145474
451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 306
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-5474 WWW.SLCMAYOR.COM
TEL 801-535-7704
November 27, 2023
Salt Lake City Council
451 S State Street Room 304
PO Box 145476
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Dear Council Member Mano,
Listed below is my recommendation for the membership appointment for Arts Council Board.
Sabrina Martinez to be appointed for a three year term starting from date of City Council advice
and consent.
I respectfully ask for your consideration and support for this appointment.
Respectfully,
Erin Mendenhall, Mayor
cc: file
November 21, 2023
Dear Mayor Mendenhall,
From a group of outstanding applicants, the Nominating Committee of the Arts Council Board has
identified two qualified and enthusiastic candidates for the Salt Lake City Arts Council Foundation
Board of Directors and Advisory Board to the City. These candidates could fill two of these vacancies
left by outgoing members of our board and will provide representation for City Districts 4 and 5.
We would like to bring these two candidates forward for your approval and the subsequent approval of
the City Council. The candidates’ names are Lana Taylor (District 4) and Sabrina Martinez (District 5).
The candidates’ applications and resumes are attached to this letter.
The two selected candidates will be complementary additions to the Board, bolstering the expertise and
strength of our current members. Based on our interviews with the candidates, we believe that they
have the necessary time and desire to be active and engaged contributors to the Arts Council Board.
Ms. Taylor, an attorney with the Utah Attorney General’s Office, has been a volunteer usher and
organizer for many Salt Lake City and County arts organizations such as the Pioneer Theatre Company,
the Utah Arts Festival and Living Traditions.
Ms. Martinez is a long-time social worker who has a rich history of volunteering and a desire to help
improve art access to all Salt Lake City residents. Her skills include program development, community
outreach and crisis management.
We appreciate your consideration in forwarding these Board applications to the City Council, and we
will continue to bring strong candidates to your attention as we review them.
Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support of the Arts Council.
Sincerely,
Susan Rickman
Board Chair, Salt Lake City Arts Council Foundation
Felicia Baca
Executive Director, Salt Lake City Arts Council