The Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) Committee makes many City projects a reality, projects that might otherwise be delayed or go unfunded. 

Composed of the president or a representative from each of the City's established neighborhood associations, the NIP Committee reviews all potential projects and recommends to the City Council those to be funded.

"This committee is democracy in action," says Sharon Dwight, past years' NIP Committee spokesperson. "Each of us on this committee is proud to be part of this unique program that benefits people of all ages in every neighborhood of the City.

"We review each project that is submitted and recommend those that are felt to be of the greatest community need," says Ms. Dwight, who is the New Monterey neighborhood representative. All members are nominated by their respective neighborhood association and confirmed by the Council for one year terms.

For a list of this year's committee members, click here. The NIP Committee meets as required. Click here to view the deadlines and meeting schedule. For more information contact the Capital Projects Division at 831.646.3997 or by email.