# Senior Citizen Commission - September 17, 2026


**Body:** City of Davis
**Date:** September 16, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Public Safety, Professional Services, Grants & Funding, Contracting Vehicles


The City of Davis Senior Citizen Commission held a meeting on September 17, 2026, primarily focused on organizational and strategic planning issues rather than direct procurement activities. Key discussions included the need to increase commission membership from five to seven members plus an alternate to enhance effectiveness and workload capacity. The commission debated the formation of subcommittees, including one for developing a long-range calendar or work plan and another to collaborate with the nearby city of Woodland on a regional senior aging conference. Recruitment challenges were highlighted, with concerns about stalled applications and the need for more active outreach to fill vacancies. The commission also reviewed existing senior services such as transportation options and discussed the importance of better publicizing these resources. While no contract awards or budget allocations were made, the commission expressed interest in exploring funding opportunities for senior services and emphasized the importance of advocacy and coordination with county and regional bodies. The meeting concluded with motions to increase commission size and to continue developing strategic plans once more members are recruited.

**Source:** City of Davis