UDCA Board Election Results

by Taylor Ficht | Jan 7, 2026 | Uncategorized

We are pleased to announce and extend our congratulations to the five individuals selected as new members of the University District Community Association Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term.

Margrit Allen

Christina Carroll

Dinah Dittman

Jonathan Glymph

Kathleen Samul

We are grateful for all of the households who voted and contributed to the election process, with special thanks to Jeff Dittman, Danielle Bean Jackson, Cathy Lee, Winston Lee, Aimee Ridella, Cassandra Spratling, and Cynthia Shore Banks for helping to distribute the election packets.

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