Diversity Inclusion Task Force

Mission & Purpose

The Diversity Inclusion Task Force was established as a standing committee of the Town Council on October 7, 2020. The task force is charged to:

  • Provide advice to the Town Council, Town Manager, and Police Chief regarding issues of diversity and inclusion involving the Police force. 
  • Provide advice to the Town Council regarding ways to improve diversity and inclusion generally in the Town of Tiburon. 

The Task Force has outlined their work priorities as the following:

  • Police Department and Policing Analysis, including bias-free policing and reports from the Police Department
  • Community Engagement and Education, including cultural events
  • Staffing Policies and Practices Analysis, including hiring, talent development, and promotion as it relates to diversity and inclusion and an exploration of workforce housing

Meeting Documents

The Task Force meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. 

Agendas, Minutes and Staff Reports
Agendas and staff reports will be posted prior to the regularly scheduled meeting. 

View the most recent agendas and staff reports.

Task Force Members

  • 5 Town Council members
    • Mayor Jon Welner 
    • Vice Mayor Isaac Nikfar
    • Councilmember Alice Fredericks
    • Councilmember Jack Ryan
    • Councilmember Holli Thier (Chair)
  • 5 community members
    • Hawi Awash
    • Lina Godfrey
    • Nooshin Latour
    • Tina Shah Paikeday (Vice Chair)
    • One Vacant Seat

Task Force Vacancy

The Town is accepting applications from full-time Tiburon or Belvedere residents for an opening on the Diversity Inclusion Task Force.

Applicants should be full-time residents of Tiburon or Belvedere, have an interest in working on Town policies regarding diversity and inclusion, possess some awareness about how the role of systemic racism produces inequities, including experiences, qualifications, and knowledge either in their professional careers, volunteer work, or personal capacities to engage, organize and provide recommendations to achieve diversity inclusion goals and policies of the Town.

To apply, please submit a complete application and resume to Town Clerk Lea Dilena at ldilena@townoftiburon.org or Tiburon Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920. This vacancy is open until filled.

Contact the Diversity Inclusion Task Force

Contact the entire Diversity Inclusion Task Force by sending an email to Diversity@townoftiburon.org or sending a letter to:

Diversity Inclusion Task Force
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920

Contact information for individual members of the Task Force can be found in the Directory.