Title
Consideration of Appointments to the Mayors' Committee for People with Disabilities
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Courtney Stovall 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 February 28, 2028.
Evelyn Alston 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 July 31, 2029.
There are 6 additional vacancies. Council is being asked to appoint two individuals to serve a first term until July 31, 2029.
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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Mayors' Committee for People with |
17 |
8 |
Male - 3 |
70-52 - 1 |
African American - 2 |
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Disabilities |
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51-34 - 1 |
Caucasian - 1 |
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33-18 - 1 |
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Female - 6 |
70-52 - 3 |
African American - 4 |
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51-34 - 1 |
Caucasian - 1 |
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33-18 - 1 |
Unknown - 1 |
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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 May 30, 2029.
Quincy Byrd currently serves on the Social Services Local Advisory Board until March 31, 2029.
LaShaunda Kay currently serves on the Social Services Local Advisory Board until March 31, 2028.
Recommendation:
Rec
A recommendation is attached for Council's review.