Full Biography for Sandra Lee "Sandy" Genis

Sandra L. Genis Biographical Information

Occupation: Land Use Planning Consultant with own small business

Years lived in city/district: 38 years

Civic Activities:

Costa Mesa Library Foundation Formation Committee, 1997-98.

Orange County Friends of Harbors, Beaches and Parks Board Member, 1997-98.

Bolsa Chica Land Trust Board Member, 1997-98.

Costa Mesa City Council, 1988 to 1996; Mayor, 1992 to 1994.

Council activities include City/Water District Liaison Committee, City/Fair Board Liaison Committee, Inter-city Liaison Committee, Cable Television Committee, Fairview Park Committee, Child Care Committee, Library Services Committee.

Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council, 1992 to 1996.

SCAG Committees include Community, Economic, and Human Development Committee, Planning Committee, the Alternative Dispute Resolution Advisory Committee, and the Legislative Task Force.

Orange County Council of Governments, 1996.

Orange County Charter Commission, 1995.

Orange County League of Cities Supercommittee on Restructuring, Charter Subcommittee Chairman, 1995.

"No on R" Committee, leader and ballot statement co-author opposing the tax increase, 1995.

Orange County Regional Advisory and Planning Council, 1995 to 1996.

Southern California Special Commission on Air Quality and the Economy, 1992.

Orange County Housing Commission, 1991 to 1994.

Orange County Single Room Occupancy Housing Task Force, 1991.

Orange County Affordable Housing Task Force, 1992.

"No New Taxes, No on M!" Committee, leader and ballot statement co-author opposing the tax increase, 1989.

Mesa Verde Homeowners' Association Board, 1986 to 1989.

American Planning Association (Program Committee, 1990 State APA Conference).

American Institute of Certified Planners, No. 6727.