Title
Consideration of Appointments to the Hampton Economic Development Authority (EDA)
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
James "Pete" Peterson 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 March 31, 2030.
Dwayne Blake has served one term and is eligible for reappointment to another term. Council is being asked to reappoint him to serve a second term until February 28, 2030.
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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Hampton EDA |
7 |
2 |
Male - 3 |
70-52 - 2 |
African American - 2 |
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51-34 - 1 |
Caucasian - 1 |
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Female - 2 |
70-52 - 1 |
African American - 1 |
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51-34 - 1 |
Caucasian - 1 |
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Applicants Currently Serving on Other Board/Commissions:
Linwood Williams currently serves on the Neighborhood Commission until December 31, 2026
Spenser Bosch currently serves on the Social Services Local Advisory Board until March 31, 2029
Keisha Samuels currently serves on the Grievance Board until July 31, 2029, and the Planning Commission until November 30, 2028
Billy Hobbs currently serves on the Towing Advisory Board until June 30, 2027
Shanta Miller White currently serves on CEARC until June 30, 2030
Al Henderson currently serves on CEARC until July 30, 2029
Quincy Byrd currently serves on the Social Services Local Advisory Board until March 31, 2029
Recommendation:
Rec
This section should summarize the desired action of Council.