Title
Consideration of an Appointment to the Citizens' Unity Commission
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Dr. Shuntay Tarver 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 October 31, 2027.
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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Citizens' Unity Commission |
19 |
1 |
Male - 7 |
71+ - 1 |
African American - 4 |
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70-52 - 2 |
Caucasian - 2 |
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51-34 - 3 |
Other - 1 |
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33-18 - 1 |
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Female - 11 |
71+ - 1 |
African American - 4 |
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70-52 - 2 |
Asian/Pacific Islander - 1 |
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51-34 - 6 |
Caucasian - 3 |
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33-18 - 2 |
Hispanic - 1 |
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Other - 2 |
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Applicants Currently Serving on Other Board/Commissions:
Philip Siff currently serves on the Board of Zoning Appeals until December 31, 2023. (NOTE: Unable to serve on another board while serving on the BZA)
Tamika Booker currently serves on the Social Services Local Advisory Board until December 31, 2026
Remi Travis Wright currently serves on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board until March 31, 2026, and the Hampton Senior Citizens Advisory Committee until March 30, 2025
James Mershon currently serves on the Wetlands Board until February 28, 2028 (NOTE: Unable to serve on another board while serving on the Wetlands Board)
Dana Mitchell currently serves on the Citizens Police Advisory Group (CPAG) until June 30, 2024
Recommendation:
Rec
A recommendation is attached for Council's review.