Join the 2026 SoMa West Board of Directors
Nomination season is here! Applications for the 2026 SoMa West Community Benefit District Board of Directors are officially open.
Our Board is a volunteer, working board of neighbors — property owners, business owners and representatives, residential and commercial tenants, nonprofit partners, and community members who care about a cleaner, safer, and more vibrant SoMa West. The nominations process is open to all stakeholders, and self-nominations are always welcome.
Board Members attend meetings in person (typically Tuesday evenings), serve on at least one committee — Finance, Neighborhood Identity, Safety & Services, or Fundraising — and act as ambassadors for the district. It's real work, and real impact.
Key dates:
- Nominations due: Monday, September 21, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.
- Annual Meeting & Election: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., 1066 Howard St.
Nominations received after 4:00 p.m. on September 21 may not be considered.
Apply Online → [HERE]
Prefer to apply by mail or email? Download the application [HERE] or contact Alex Ludlum, Executive Director, at alex@swcbd.org or (415) 412-4039.
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2026 SOMA West Board Meeting Schedule
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Date: February 17th, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Agenda: HERE Location (no hybrid option): 1066 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103 |
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Date: April 14th, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Agenda: HERE Location (no hybrid option): 1066 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103 |
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FY26-27 Budget Meeting Date: June 16th, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Agenda: HERE Location (no hybrid option): 1066 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103 |
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2026 Annual Meeting Date: October 20th, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Agenda: To Be Posted Location (no hybrid option): 1066 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103 |
All SWCBD Board & Committee meetings are open to the public. Attendees may address the Board on items appearing on the agenda and not on the agenda, during the Public Comment periods, so long as the matters addressed fall within the scope of the Board or Committee authority. Each speaker shall have up to 3 minutes to address the Board. Agenda & Meeting materials will be made available at the meeting, and in advance upon request to info@swcbd.org.
Current Board Members
Board Chair: Ryan Dick, Property Owner & Resident
Vice-Chair: Lisa Seeman, Property Owner & Resident
Secretary: Barry Synoground, Property Owner, Resident, Small Business Owner
Treasurer: Stuart Collins, Property Owner & Resident
- Brandon McGanty, Property Owner & Resident
- Carla Laurel, Community Organization
- Carolyn Caldwell, Community Organization
- DeeDee Crosse, Educational Institution
- Henry Karnilowicz, Small Business Owner and Resident
- Jesse Tepper, Property Owner & Resident
- Kevin Bixler, Property Owner & Resident
- Laura Kudritzki, Small Business Owner
- Maria Jenson, Cultural Organization
- Patrick Eggan, Property Owner & Resident
- Randy Maupin, Small Business Owner & Resident
- Stuart Collins, Property Owner & Resident
- Tova Lobatz, Cultural Organization
- Theo Cincotta, Property Owner & Resident
- Marc Morozumi, Small Business Owner
- Steve Adami, Nonprofit Organization
- Seana Quintero, Property Owner & Resident
- David Singer, Property Owner & Resident
- Reese Isbell, Property Owner & Resident
Committees
- Executive
- Safety & Services
- Nominations
- Finance & Governance
- Neighborhood Identity
Committee Meeting Schedule (proposed)
Committee meetings are a hybrid format with in-person participation at 1066 Howard St and virtually through the meeting link.
Executive Committee
Date: February 10th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Agenda: To Be Posted
Meeting Link: To Be Posted
Date: April 7th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Agenda: To Be Posted
Meeting Link: To Be Posted
Date: June 9th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Agenda: To Be Posted
Meeting Link: To Be Posted
Date: October 6th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Agenda: To Be Posted
Meeting Link: To Be Posted
Finance & Governance
Date: March 31st, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting Link: HERE
Date: May 19th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting Link: HERE
If you are interested in finding out more, joining the board, or being a part of a subcommittee, please reach out and let us know!