Parks Policy Council

Parks Alliance New Governance Model  |   Park policy that represents you

SFPA's approach to developing public park policy positions will be nimble, data-driven, collaborative, and driven by a Parks Policy Council (PPC) comprised of representatives from each San Francisco district. Newly formed in early 2012, the PPC will craft policy positions and employ advocacy tools to further our mission and will be broadly inclusive of neighborhood park groups, community leaders, and park activists. This Committee will develop advocacy and policy directions on issues presented to them by PPC members, SFPA staff, the public, and City agencies, and act as the link to a broader audience of grass-roots park advocates, park groups, and the general public by providing opportunities for facilitated discussions. The Committee will provide the SFPA Executive Director, SFPA staff, and the Board of Directors grounded opinions on policy issues and advocacy priorities. The SFPA Board of Directors will decide positions on significant issues of city-wide importance and long-term impact. The SFPA Executive Director and Director of Policy & Stewardship will guide advocacy interactions with city land managers on day-to-day matters as well as implement adopted policies and practices.

Parks Policy Council

Alice Rogers
Andrea Nelson
Bonnie Preston
Charlotte Hill
Chris DeWys
Christine Raher
Damien Raffa
Dick Morten
Heather Robinson
Ike Kwon
Jean Bogiages
Joan Chaplick
Joe Blanco
Kathleen Scanlan
Kristine Enea
Leah Skahen
Lee Anne Weldon
Linda S. Litehiser
Lisa Siewert
Lynne Newhouse Segal
Nann White 
Sheila Gropper Nelson
William Weil