Title
Consideration of Appointments to the Citizens' Unity Commission (CUC)
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Rev. Gretchen Nelson no longer resides in Hampton, and, as such, is not eligible to continue to serve. Council is being asked to appoint an individual to fill the unexpired portion of the term until August 31, 2026.
Erica Spencer has submitted her resignation. Council is being asked to appoint an individual to fill the unexpired portion of the term until June 30, 2025.
Chris Grady, Katrina Bailey and Phyllis Porter have served one term and are eligible for reappointment to another term. Council is being asked to reappoint them each to serve a second term until September 30, 2027.
Brad Young and Dawn Taylor have served partial terms and are eligible for reappointment to another term. Council is being asked to reappoint them to serve their first full terms until September 30, 2027.
Alice Capehart has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible for reappointment. Council is being asked to appoint an individual to serve a first term until September 30, 2027.
One vacancy remains. Council is being asked to appoint an individual to serve a full term until September 30, 2027.
It is recommended that Jabari Colon be removed from this body due to lack of participation. Council is being asked to appoint an individual to serve a first term until September 30, 2027.
There are individuals in the Board Bank who have expressed a desire to serve on this board. Those applications are being provided to Council.
Current Demographics
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Name of Board |
# of Members |
# of Vacancies |
Gender |
Age |
Ethnicity |
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CUC |
19 |
10 |
Male - 3 |
70-52 - 1 |
African American - 2 |
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51-34 - 2 |
Caucasian - 1 |
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Female - 6 |
70-52 - 1 |
African American - 3 |
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Caucasian - 1 |
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51-34 - 3 |
Hispanic -1 |
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33-18 - 2 |
Other - 1 |
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Applicants Currently Serving on Other Board/Commissions:
Tamika Booker currently serves on the Social Services Local Advisory Board until December 31, 2026
Remi Wright currently serves on Parks & Recreation Advisory Board until March 31, 2026 and Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee until March 30, 2025
James Mershon currently serves on the Wetlands Board until February 28, 2028 (Note: Individuals serving on the Wetlands Board are unable to serve on another board)
Dana Mitchell currently serves on the Citizens Police Advisory Group (CPAG) until June 30, 2024
Recommendation:
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A recommendation is attached for Council's review.