The California State Park and Recreation Commission was created as the State Park Commission in 1927. The Commission has specific authorities and responsibilities which are defined in California law. Nine voting commissioners are appointed to staggered four-year terms. The governor appoints the voting members of the Commission; these appointments require Senate confirmation. The Speaker of the Assembly and the Senate Rules Committee each appoint one non-voting ex-officio member to the Commission.

Commissioners

Image of Phil Ginsburg

Phil Ginsburg, Chairperson

San Francisco
August 19, 2019 - January 15, 2026
Biography

Portrait of Francesca Vietor

Francesca Vietor, Vice Chairperson

San Francisco
March 9, 2022 - January 15, 2026
Biography

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Christina Jaromay

Elk Grove
March 29, 2022 - January 15, 2028
Biography

Portrait of Jeff Williams

Jeff Williams

Oak Park
August 29, 2023 - January 15, 2027
Biography

 

Portrait of Benjamin Bashein

Benjamin Bashein

Palm Springs
November 28, 2023 - January 15, 2027
Biography

Image of Tom Huntington

Tom Huntington

San Francisco
March 21, 2025 - January 15, 2028
Biography

 

Commission Ex-Officio Members

Gail Pellerin

Assemblymember
Gail Pellerin

Biography of Gail Pellerin

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Senator
Henry Stern

Canoga Park
Biography of Henry Stern