FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE

Subject: Greater Vallejo Recreation District thanks Tom Starnes for his service on the Board of Directors.

Tom Starnes submitted his resignation from the Board of Directors effective January 5, 2026. Appointed by Vallejo City Council for a 4-year term, Director Starnes joined the GVRD board on December 1, 2023. The GVRD Board of Directors consists of 5 Directors, 2 appointed by the Solano County Board of Supervisors and 3 appointed by the Vallejo City Council.

Tom has been a valued member of the Board, and we are grateful for his experience, thoughtful insights, and the guidance he provided. We also appreciate the park and recreation knowledge he brought from his work at OC Parks. On behalf of the Board of Directors and GVRD, we thank Tom for his service and commitment to the Vallejo community, and we wish him all the best in the future.

GVRD is a separate government agency from the City of Vallejo that provides parks and recreation programs for children, families, and seniors in Vallejo. GVRD operates primarily by means of locally controlled funding and receives revenue from fees for services, park entrances, programs, and facility rentals. Grants and park dedication permit fees assist in the provision for new park development projects and ongoing maintenance.

For further information on this press release contact the General Manager, Gabriel Lanusse at (707) 648-4603 or glanusse@gvrd.org.