Title
Consideration of Appointments to the Citizens' Unity Commission (CUC)
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Steve Wendell has resigned. Council is being asked to appoint an individual to fill the unexpired portion of the term until June 30, 2025.
Samantha Snead has resigned. Council is being asked to appoint an individual to fill the unexpired portion of the term until January 31, 2026.
Malik Perry 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 June 30, 2028.
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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CUC |
19 |
3 |
Male - 5 |
70-52 - 1 |
African American - 3 |
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51-34 - 3 |
Caucasian - 1 |
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33-18 - 1 |
Other - 1 |
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Female - 11 |
70-52 - 3 |
African American - 3 |
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51-34 - 7 |
Asian - 1 |
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33-18 - 1 |
Caucasian - 4 |
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Hispanic - 1 |
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Other - 2 |
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Applicants Currently Serving on Other Board/Commissions:
Patricia Leary currently serves on the Hampton VA250 Committee until October 31, 2026
Philip Siff currently serves on the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities until February 28, 2028
Tamika Booker currently serves on the Social Services Local Advisory Board until December 31, 2026
Recommendation:
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A recommendation is attached for Council's review.