Community Benefit Program Committee Vacancy

Fallbrook Public Utility District is now accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Community Benefit Program Committee for the remainder of the current term expiring December 31, 2027.

The Committee is made up of seven community volunteers who help evaluate projects, recommend funding, and support projects that benefit the Fallbrook community.

Applicants must reside within FPUD's service area or be a District ratepayer.

Applications will be accepted through September 4, 2026. They can be downloaded below and emailed to leckert@fpud.com. 

The 2026 funding application period has now closed. 

MISSION STATEMENT: The Community Benefit Program recommends, promotes, coordinates projects, oversees funding and ensures timely completion of projects proposed by nonprofit and qualified organizations related to parks, recreation facilities, and roads and street lighting within FPUD’s service area. The program intends to benefit Fallbrook residents by using unrestricted public property tax revenue received by FPUD and allocated to the Community Benefit Program.

VISION STATEMENT: The Program identifies and solicits requests from FPUD’s service area nonprofit organizations to foster projects that enhance the quality of life for Fallbrook residents. The seven-member committee ensures that funded projects result from fair and equitable consideration of proposals sponsored by qualified organizations during the selection process.

If you have feedback about the application or selection process for the Community Benefit Program, please email your comments to Jim at FCBPChair@outlook.com.

2026-2027 Funding Application Calendar of Events

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Members: The Community Benefit Program membership is chaired by Jim Mendelson FCBPChair@outlook.com, cell: 949-201-9967. Address all inquiries and comments to Jim.

The committee consists of six others chosen by the FPUD Board of Directors who reside in the FPUD service area and who have a broad perspective and awareness of community activities and needs. The current seven members, appointed by the FPUD Board of Directors in late 2022, serve either 2- or 3-year terms that began on January 1, 2023.

Members:

• Jim Mendelson, Chair
• Lila Hargrove Vice Chair
• Jerry Kalman
• Elana Sterling
• Mavis Canpinar, Secretary
• Tiffany Saxon-Sandoval

Meeting schedule: Meetings are held at FPUD, 990 E. Mission Rd., at 10 a.m. typically on the second Monday of each month, and are open to the public.  Time is allocated at the beginning of each meeting for public comment.

Find previous Community Benefit Program Committee Meeting documents using the calendar below: