Title
Consideration of an Appointment to the Hampton Redevelopment & Housing Authority (HRHA)
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Ralph "Butch" Heath passed away on December 20, 2023. Council is being asked to appoint an individual to fill the unexpired portion of his term until June 30, 2024
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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HRHA |
7 |
1 |
Male - 3 |
70-52 - 2 |
African American - 2 |
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Unknown - 1 |
Caucasian - 1 |
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Female - 3 |
70-52 - 2 |
African American - 2 |
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33-18 - 1 |
Caucasian - 1 |
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Applicants Currently Serving on Other Board/Commissions:
Joyce Melvin-Jones currently serves on the Coliseum Advisory Committee until February 28, 2024
Gayle Mooney currently serves on the Hampton Clean City Commission until January 31, 2024
LaShaunda Kay currently serves on the Social Services Local Advisory Board until December 31, 2023 (she is eligible for reappointment)
Michael Harris currently serves on the Planning Commission until November 30, 2024
Remi Wright currently serves on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board until March 31, 2026 and the Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee until March 30, 2025
Brad Young currently serves on the Citizens' Unity Commission until September 30, 2027 and the Grievance Board until June 30, 2025
William Andrews currently serves on the Finance Committee until June 30, 2024
James "Pete" Peterson currently serves on the Peninsula Town Center CDA until June 30, 2026 and the Hampton Economic Development Authority until March 31, 2026
Recommendation:
Rec
A recommendation is attached for council's review.