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APPT-2024-19 : Reappointment of Erin Heyneman, 54 Highview Avenue, to the Commission on Disability for a three-year term; said term to end on the last day of February 2027.

Passed · OUGHT TO PASS [UNANIMOUS] · moved by Leila Migliorelli, President, Ex Oficio, seconded by Cal Finocchiaro, Vice Chair Yes: Manjula Karamcheti, Cal Finocchiaro, Ward Hamilton, Devin Romanul, Kimberly Vandiver, Leila Migliorelli.

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APPT-2024-19 Appointment Reappointment of Erin Heyneman, 54 Highview Avenue, to the Commission on Disability for a three-year term; said term to end on the last day of February 2027. Ought to Pass Board of Registrars of Voters

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▶ 13:53 Manjula Karamcheti: Seeing no objections, the rules are suspended, so, oh, there you are.

▶ 14:02 Speaker 6: Like, I couldn't see you over some of the counselors. Sorry.

▶ 14:05 Manjula Karamcheti: You were slow rolling. So, um, our first appointment is appointment 2024 dash 19, the reappointment of Erin Henneman, 54 Highview Avenue to the Commission on Disability for a three year term. Said term to end on the last day of February, 2027. Mayor Gregor, I will hand you the floor.

▶ 14:24 Jen Grigoraitis: Thank you, Madam Chair. Good evening. Committee members. Um, so this is a reappointment of Ms. Heinemann who has been serving on the commission and would wish to continue, um, which she has done with, um, a great deal of integrity, and we're really thrilled to have her continue if you so choose. Um, I know she provided a letter with some details about both her lived experience as somebody with a disability and her commitment to working on the, with the committee to expand, um, our knowledge and awareness of disability inclusion and make changes in the community. So I respectfully present her to you for reappointment

▶ 14:57 Manjula Karamcheti: And for counselors who are newer, generally speaking with Reappointments, we don't require the candidate to attend because their service has shown sort of their, their candidacy. Um, but at this time, if anyone has any questions for Mayor Gita, please feel free.

▶ 15:19 Manjula Karamcheti: Given no one has any questions, what is the will of the committee motion to recommend?

▶ 15:26 Manjula Karamcheti: Second, we have a motion to recommend from President me seconded by Councilor Frio, any discussion? All in favor? Any opposed? All right. This motion carries and this motion, mayor Gita, as you know, we'll be moved to full council. Um, thank

▶ 15:46 Speaker 7: You very much. We appreciate that.

▶ 15:48 Manjula Karamcheti: Absolutely. And I, just as a point of privilege, wanna say I've really appreciated this. Uh, the service of Ms. Henneman on the disabilities has provided a lot of consultation, um, and various issues, and just really appreciate that dedication and service to the city.