Allen Vinson and his wife Sandy have lived in Pleasant Hill since 1977.
Allen served on the Pleasant Hill Planning Commission from 2016 until his appointment to the City Council on February 16, 2023. He served one year as Chair of the Planning Commission and was a member of GPAC early in the process and represented the Commission on the Economic Development Committee.
Allen and Sandy served for 13 years as members of the Pleasant Hill 4th of July Commission. He served as President for two years.
In 2018, Allen and Sandy were recognized as Pleasant Hill’s Citizens of the Year for 2017.
Other community events in which Allen has participated include:
President of the Rotary Club of Pleasant Hill 2017-18/Current Membership Chair
Chair of the Rotary Club’s St. Patrick’s Auction Committee
Publicity Chair – Pleasant Hill 4th of July Commission – 6 years
Blues and Brews Festival
Chamber of Commerce Art, Wine & Music
Pleasant Hill Elementary School Site Council
Assisted in the development of PHE school safety plan
Pleasant Hill Baseball and Soccer Associations coach and commissioner
Participant in Community Service Day
Volunteer photographer for various events
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Council Subcommittees
- Interview and Nominating Subcommittee
- General Plan Committee
Council Assignments
- Marin Clean Energy
- Youth Organizations Liaison