Fairfax Open Space Committee (FOSC)
The Fairfax Open Space Committee (“FOSC”) is an advisory body to the Town Council with the charge to assess open space acquisition opportunities, raise funds and support within the community for such proposals. This Committee also serves as an advisory body in the consideration of long-term planning for the Town, and to review certain planning and development matters.
Meetings: 4th Tuesday of each month, Fairfax Community Center, 7pm
Membership: 9 members, for terms of 4 years
Eligibility: Must reside in the 94930-zip code area
Additional Requirements: Must file annual Form 700 Conflict of Interest Statement
Members | Position | Term Expiration |
Susan Pascal Beran | Chair | 07/31/21 |
Jack Judkins | Vice Chair | 06/30/22 |
Michael Ardito | Co-Secretary | 06/30/24 |
Ruth Horn | Co-Secretary | 06/30/24 |
Chris Borjian | 08/31/21 | |
Brad Handel | 10/31/23 | |
Jonathon Sicroff | 02/05/24 | |
Heather DuPlaisir | 02/02/25 | |
Diego Gonzalez | 04/07/25 | |
Barbara Coler, Council Liaison | n/a | |
Sophie Taubman | Youth Member | 5/31/21 |
Thank you for our past Ex Officio Youth members: Dahlia Siegel‐Sigmund (2019‐2020), Georgia Little (2018-19), Lili Secord (2017-18), Allie Ross (2016-17), Lily Williams (2016-17), Hannah Salaverry (2013-16) & Beatrix Berry (2013-15).
FOSC Subcommittees:Acquisitions – Ruth Horn, Jack Judkins, Jonathan Sicroff
Fundraising - Michael Ardito, Susan Pascal Beran
Joint FOSC/San Anselmo Open Space - Michael Ardito, Ruth Horn, Jack Judkins, Susan Pascal Beran
Public Outreach – Michael Ardito, Brad Handel, Susan Pascal Beran
Stewardship - Michael Ardito, Sophie Taubman
Measure A Funds Allocation - Jack Judkins (primary), Brad Handel (secondary alternate)
General Plan Open Space Element - Jonathan Sicroff, Christopher Borjian
Acquisitions – Ruth Horn, Jack Judkins, Jonathan Sicroff
Fundraising - Michael Ardito, Susan Pascal Beran
Joint FOSC/San Anselmo Open Space - Michael Ardito, Ruth Horn, Jack Judkins, Susan Pascal Beran
Public Outreach – Michael Ardito, Brad Handel, Susan Pascal Beran
Stewardship - Michael Ardito, Sophie Taubman
Measure A Funds Allocation - Jack Judkins (primary), Brad Handel (secondary alternate)
General Plan Open Space Element - Jonathan Sicroff, Christopher Borjian