California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission

California's Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Commission was created by the Legislature in 1982.  The OHMVR Commission has responsibility for the approval of general plans, receives public comments about the program, and reviews plans for new and expanded recreation areas applying for grant funds.

Nine Commissioners are appointed to staggered four-year terms.  The Governor appoints five of the members (subject to Senate confirmation), and the Senate Committee on Rules and the Speaker of the Assembly each appoint two members.  The Commission membership is intended to represent a broad range of groups including OHV recreation enthusiasts, biological or soil scientists, rural landowners, law enforcement, environmental protection organizations, and non-motorized recreation interests.

Commissioners

Portrait of Roger Salazar

Roger Salazar, Chair
Sacramento, CA
March 2024 - January 2028
Governor Newsom
Biography

Portrait of Edward Patrovsky

Edward Patrovsky, Vice Chair
Big Bear City, CA
January 2021 - January 2025
Senate Rules Committee
Biography

Portrait of Kathleen Anderson

Kathleen "Kat" Anderson
San Francisco, CA
March 2024 - January 2028
Governor Newsom
Biography

Portrait of Shaun Flanigan

Shaun Flanigan
El Dorado Hills, CA
August 2023 - January 2027
Speaker of the Assembly
Biography

Portrait of Tom Lemmon

Tom Lemmon
Ocotillo Wells, CA
January 2024 - January 2028
Senate Rules Committee
Biography

Portrait of Nicholas Mueller

Nicholas Mueller
Manteca, CA
August 2022 - January 2026
Governor Newsom
Biography

Portrait of Tommy Randle

Tommy Randle
San Dimas, CA
March 2024 - January 2028
Governor Newsom
Biography

Portrait of Diane Ross-Leech

Diane Ross-Leech
Berkeley, CA
August 2020 - January 2024
Speaker of the Assembly
Biography

Portrait of Commissioner Ureña

Patricia Ureña
El Centro, CA
January 2021 - January 2025
Governor Newsom
Biography