At its meeting Monday, the City Council announced appointments to various committees and commissions, filling vacancies and adding new members to these advisory bodies. The appointments cover a range of areas, including racial equity, workforce development and community planning.
Mayor’s Hispanic/Latino Committee
Giseli E. Ordonez-Ochoa and Catalina Sanchez Toloza have been appointed as youth representatives, and Marianella Marsano McCole has been appointed as a general member. Their terms will expire on Oct. 1, 2025, and Oct. 1, 2026, respectively. These appointments follow the resignation of Joshua O. Toth and the addition of youth seats to the committee.
Racial Equity Commission
Efiotu Jagun has been appointed to the Racial Equity Commission as a youth representative, replacing Taylor A. Walker. Jagun’s term will end on Oct. 18, 2027.
Durham Board of Adjustment
Rich Gittings has been appointed as an alternate member of the Board of Adjustment. His term will expire on June 30, 2025. This appointment fills the vacancy left by the resignation of Jessica Major.
Citizens Advisory Committee
Tori Cook has been appointed to the Citizens Advisory Committee, with a term set to expire on June 30, 2027. Cook’s appointment follows the term expiration of Ann Rebeck.
Recreation Advisory Commission
Cedric B. Burke, Girija Mahajan, Mary K. Parsons and Gabrielle L. Rivero have been appointed to the Recreation Advisory Commission. Their terms will end on Aug. 8, 2025, and Aug. 8, 2027. These appointments address vacancies created by the resignation of Lesley J. Stracks-Mullem and the term expirations of Cedric B. Burke, Michael Johnston and Girija Mahajan.
Durham Planning Commission
Zack Czajkowski has been appointed to the Durham Planning Commission, with a term expiring on June 30, 2027. He replaces Vikas Gurram, whose term has ended.
Workforce Development Board
The Workforce Development Board has new appointments: Christina Piard, Carla Walton, and Keisha Williams representing the private sector; Roger C. Shumate representing the labor organization/apprenticeship; and Jameya Green representing Durham Public Schools. Their terms will expire June 30, 2025, June 30, 2027 and June 30, 2028. These appointments follow the term expirations of Nicole J. Thompson and Rebecca Axford, the resignations of Julie A. Pack and Leslie Elaine Madison and the termination of Scott A. McGregor.
Durham Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Cristian B. Velazquez Gonzales has been appointed to the Durham Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission, representing the Walking/Running/Pedestrian Community for Marginalized Groups, following the resignation of Nastacia M. Pereira. His term will expire on Aug. 31, 2025.
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