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Approval of Advisory Board Appointments and Reappointments

Original title: Approval of the Membership and Mission Review Board’s recommendations for advisory board reappointments and appointments. (Agenda Development Office) A. Affordable Housing Advisory Board: Reappointment of Meshell Carbajal in the real estate professional representative category, Kait Doulou in the for-profit provider of affordable housing representative category, and Catherine McManus in the not-for-profit provider of affordable housing representative category with terms expiring June 30, 2028. B. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council: Reappointment of Jennifer Benton in the District 1 representative category, Stephanie Lerret in the District 4 representative category, Marjory Bonzil in the District 6 representative category, Barbara B. Chandler in the Mayor’s representative category and the appointment of Maria F. Saavedra to succeed Roberto Gonzalez in the District 3 representative category with terms expiring June 30, 2028. C. Commission on Aging: Reappointment of Tatiana Fernandez in the business representative category, Edward M. Geller in the media or public relations representative category, and Dr. Charlyn A. Hilliman in the health care representative category with terms expiring June 30, 2028. D. Community Development Advisory Board: Appointment of Elsa I. Lugo to succeed Eric R. Grimmer in the District 4 representative category with a term expiring June 30, 2028. E. Disability Advisory Board: Reappointment of Marsha J. Bukala, Camille Gardiner, Kaley M. Tague-Kass, Charlotte M. Leavitt, and Carmen L. Rodriguez-Torres in the at large representative category with terms expiring June 30, 2028. F. Fire and Life Safety Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals: Appointment of David R. Blossom in the fire and casualty insurance executive representative category with a term expiring December 31, 2027. G. Neighborhood Grants Advisory Board: Reappointment of Beverly Burgess in the at large representative category and James “Jake” A. White in the District 4 representative category with terms expiring June 30, 2028. H. Nuisance Abatement Board: Appointment of Don Mitchell to succeed Gerald J. Higgins in the at large representative category with a term expiring January 1, 2027. I. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Reappointment of Richard J. Maladecki in the District 1 representative category and Mark D. Thomson in the senior citizen representative category with terms expiring June 30, 2028. J. Small Business Enterprise Advisory Committee: Appointment of Donovan L. Gardner, Katie J. Donzanti, Lyndell L. Mims, and Nicholas Grassi in the at large representative category with terms expiring June 30, 2028 and the appointment of Dr. Melissa S. Johnson, Loren Maggio, and Candice Simmons in the at large representative category with terms expiring June 30, 2029.

June 16, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Residents are affected by the policy recommendations and oversight provided by these boards, which influence local services, housing, and community development programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Appointed/Reappointed Board Members

These individuals are tasked with serving on advisory boards for specific terms.

Local Residents

Residents are affected by the policy guidance and community oversight provided by these boards.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 16, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document outlines the official approval of various appointments and reappointments to ten different local government advisory boards. These boards cover areas ranging from affordable housing and arts to small business and public safety.

Key Facts

  • The Membership and Mission Review Board has recommended a series of reappointments and new appointments for ten local advisory boards.
  • Most reappointments and appointments for the Affordable Housing, Arts, Aging, Community Development, Disability, Neighborhood Grants, and Parks boards expire on June 30, 2028.
  • The Fire and Life Safety Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals appointment for David R. Blossom expires December 31, 2027.
  • The Nuisance Abatement Board appointment for Don Mitchell expires January 1, 2027.
  • The Small Business Enterprise Advisory Committee has appointments expiring on both June 30, 2028, and June 30, 2029.
  • Maria F. Saavedra replaces Roberto Gonzalez on the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council.
  • Elsa I. Lugo replaces Eric R. Grimmer on the Community Development Advisory Board.
  • Don Mitchell replaces Gerald J. Higgins on the Nuisance Abatement Board.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these advisory boards do?
These boards provide recommendations and oversight to the local government on specific community issues like housing, arts, aging, and small business development.
How long do these board members serve?
Most terms listed in this document expire on June 30, 2028, though some expire in 2027 or 2029 depending on the specific board.

Why It Matters

Residents are affected by the policy recommendations and oversight provided by these boards, which influence local services, housing, and community development programs.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

temporal pattern90% confidence

Standardized Term Expirations

The vast majority of appointments are synchronized to expire on June 30, 2028, suggesting a standardized cycle for board membership.

Connected Entities

personRoberto GonzalezOutgoing member of Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council.Map →
personTatiana FernandezReappointed to Commission on Aging.Map →
personCandice SimmonsAppointed to Small Business Enterprise Advisory Committee.Map →
personGerald J. HigginsOutgoing member of Nuisance Abatement Board.Map →
personNicholas GrassiAppointed to Small Business Enterprise Advisory Committee.Map →
personMaria F. SaavedraAppointed to Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council.Map →
organizationMembership and Mission Review BoardThe body responsible for recommending these appointments.Map →
personDr. Melissa S. JohnsonAppointed to Small Business Enterprise Advisory Committee.Map →
personEdward M. GellerReappointed to Commission on Aging.Map →
personDr. Charlyn A. HillimanReappointed to Commission on Aging.Map →
personMeshell CarbajalReappointed to Affordable Housing Advisory Board.Map →
personLyndell L. MimsAppointed to Small Business Enterprise Advisory Committee.Map →
personBeverly BurgessReappointed to Neighborhood Grants Advisory Board.Map →
personRichard J. MaladeckiReappointed to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.Map →
personCharlotte M. LeavittReappointed to Disability Advisory Board.Map →
personDavid R. BlossomAppointed to Fire and Life Safety Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals.Map →
personDonovan L. GardnerAppointed to Small Business Enterprise Advisory Committee.Map →
personCarmen L. Rodriguez-TorresReappointed to Disability Advisory Board.Map →
personMark D. ThomsonReappointed to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.Map →
personCatherine McManusReappointed to Affordable Housing Advisory Board.Map →
personJennifer BentonReappointed to Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council.Map →
personBarbara B. ChandlerReappointed to Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council.Map →
personElsa I. LugoAppointed to Community Development Advisory Board.Map →
personKaley M. Tague-KassReappointed to Disability Advisory Board.Map →
personJames “Jake” A. WhiteReappointed to Neighborhood Grants Advisory Board.Map →
personLoren MaggioAppointed to Small Business Enterprise Advisory Committee.Map →
personDon MitchellAppointed to Nuisance Abatement Board.Map →
personMarjory BonzilReappointed to Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council.Map →
personStephanie LerretReappointed to Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council.Map →
personKatie J. DonzantiAppointed to Small Business Enterprise Advisory Committee.Map →
personCamille GardinerReappointed to Disability Advisory Board.Map →
personMarsha J. BukalaReappointed to Disability Advisory Board.Map →
organizationAgenda Development OfficeThe office that introduced the recommendation.Map →
personKait DoulouReappointed to Affordable Housing Advisory Board.Map →
personEric R. GrimmerOutgoing member of Community Development Advisory Board.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy5
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