Title
Consideration of Appointments to the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (CSB)
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Sheriff Karen Bowden has served one term and is eligible for reappointment to another term. Council is being asked to reappoint her to serve a second term until June 30, 2026.
Susan Harris resigned from the board. Council is being asked to appoint an individual to fill the unexpired term until June 30, 2025.
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
Name of Board |
# of Members |
# of Vacancies |
Gender |
Age |
Ethnicity |
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Hpt-NN CSB |
7 |
2 |
Male - 2 |
70-52 - 1 |
African American - 2 |
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51-34 - 1 |
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Female - 3 |
70-52 - 1 |
African American - 3 |
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51-34 - 2 |
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Applicants Currently Serving on Other Board/Commissions:
Ryan Kotrch currently serves on the Citizens' Engagement Advisory Review Commission (CEARC) until March 27, 2027
Kathryn Wiesmann currently serves on the Social Services Local Advisory Board until December 31, 2026
LaShaunda Kay currently serves on the Social Services Local Advisory Board until December 31, 2023
Recommendation:
Rec
A recommendation is attached for Council's review.