Photo courtesy of City of Saratoga Kookie Fitzsimmons is sworn in as mayor of Saratoga last December. Fitzsimmons began her public service on city’s planning commission.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead
City commissions play an n role in the local government process and advise the city council in their areas of expertise. The City of Saratoga has a total of seven commissions that serve the community: the heritage preservation, library, parks and recreation, planning, public art, traffic safety and youth commissions. These commissions