Title
Consideration of Appointments to the Mayor's Committee on People with Disabilities
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Vivian Austin, Gwendolyn Burnett, Tyrell Mullen, William Anderson, Sr, Dora Parker-Jimenez, and Venezio Jimenez have served one term and are eligible for reappointment to another term. Council is being asked to reappoint them to serve a second term until June 30, 2028.
Seven vacancies remain and the board is actively looking for applicants.
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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Mayor's Committee for People with |
17 |
13 |
Male - 1 |
51-34 - 1 |
Caucasian - 1 |
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Disabilities |
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Female - 3 |
70-52 - 1 |
Caucasian - 1 |
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51-34 - 1 |
Other - 1 |
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33-18 - 1 |
Unknown - 1 |
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Applicants Currently Serving on Other Board/Commissions:
Jacquelin Wade currently serves on the Athletic Hall of Fame until October 31, 2026
Cassandra Alston Townsley currently serves on the Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee until March 30, 2025
Recommendation:
Rec
A recommendation is attached for Council's review.