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proclamation
<br />Honoring Mason Newblanc
<br />WHEREAS, Jason Newblanc has faithfully served the residents of Redwood City for more than thirteen
<br />and years as a dedicated member and leader of the Civic Cultural Commission and the Arts Commission;
<br />and
<br />WHEREAS, during his tenure, Jason played a transformative role in advancing public art throughout
<br />Redwood City by helping establish the City's Public Art Program, developing public art processes and
<br />policies, and advocating for the integration of art into community planning and development; and
<br />WHEREAS, Jason championed numerous murals, public art installations, utility box projects, bike rack
<br />art, youth art initiatives, and community -driven creative placemaking efforts that have enriched
<br />neighborhoods and strengthened civic pride; and
<br />WHEREAS, he served as a liaison and mentor to artists, developers, commissioners, staff, and community
<br />organizations, helping guide major public art projects and percent -for -art initiatives while fostering
<br />collaboration, transparency, and community engagement; and
<br />WHEREAS, Jason helped lead the evolution of the Civic Cultural Commission into the Redwood City Arts
<br />Commission, drafted ordinances and public art resources, created institutional knowledge tools and
<br />commissioner guides, and worked tirelessly to improve long-term arts infrastructure and accessibility; and
<br />WHEREAS, his advocacy extended beyond Redwood City through regional arts partnerships, public art
<br />education, statewide mural advocacy efforts including support for SB456, and the creation of innovative
<br />tools such as the Redwood City public art map and tours; and
<br />WHEREAS, Jason's passion, creativity, leadership, and countless volunteer hours have left a lasting and
<br />visible legacy that will continue to inspire artists, residents, and visitors for generations to come.
<br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, ELMER MARTINEZ SABALLOS, MAYOR OF
<br />REDWOOD CITY, on behalf of the City Council and the people of the City of Redwood City, do hereby
<br />recognize and honor Jason Newblanc for his exceptional 13%z years of dedicated public service and
<br />commend him for his enduring contributions to arts, culture, and community in Redwood City.
<br />Date: July 13, 2026
<br />Elmer Marline., Saballos, Mayor
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<br />Kaia EEalkin, Vice Mayor
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<br />Isabella Chu, Council Member
<br />Jef Gee, Council Member
<br />DianeHoouard, Council Member
<br />Marcella Padilla, Council Member
<br />Chris Samken, Council Member
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