Title
Consideration of Appointments to the Hampton Commission on the Arts
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Michael Hamar has resigned from the board. Council is being asked to appoint an individual to fill the unexpired portion of his term until January 31, 2028.
Rebekah Hill has resigned from the board. Council is being asked to appoint an individual to fill the unexpired portion of her term until June 30, 2028.
Council is being asked to appoint Kwasi Obeng to serve as the City Manager Representative, replacing Brian DeProfio, until January 31, 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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Hampton Commission on the Arts |
11 |
3 |
Male - 1 |
71+ |
Caucasian |
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Female - 7 |
71+ -1 |
African American - 5 |
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70-52 - 3 |
Caucasian - 2 |
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51-34 - 1 |
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33-18 - 2 |
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Applicants Currently Serving on Other Board/Commissions:
Jeannie Belgrave currently serves on the HARTAC until February 28, 2027
Phillip Siff currently serves on the HARTAC until February 28, 2027 and the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities until February 28, 2028
Irina Gorbunova-Ford currently serves on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board until June 30, 2027
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
Quincy Bryd currently serves on the Social Services Local Advisory Board until March 31, 2029
Recommendation:
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A recommendation is attached for Council's review.