Type: Board
Meeting Frequency: First Thursday of odd months, 5:30 p.m. Meeting location may vary. Contact board secretary for meeting location.
Board Contact: Katie Hedrick, (540) 853-1283; [email protected]
Members: Seven (7); (*) Denotes non-City resident
Members | Term of Office | Eligible for Reappointment |
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Dr. William L. Lee | 12/31/23 | Yes |
Jonathan Lloyd | 12/31/24 | Yes |
Kaitlyn Johnson* | 12/31/25 | Yes |
Peter Wonson | 12/31/24 | Yes |
Angela S. Penn | 12/31/23 | Yes |
Patice Holland* | 12/31/23 | Yes |
Phazhon Nash | 12/31/25 | Yes |
Purpose:
Ordinance No. 41799-070620; Amended Ordinance No. 41812-072020; Amended Ordinance No. 41839-081720
The purpose and responsibility of the Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board shall be as follows:
(1) Review the priorities for Interwoven Equity in City Plan 2040 and any subsequent City comprehensive plan;
(2) Develop proposed plans for the implementation of policies and actions identified for each priority set forth in the Interwoven Equity in City Plan 2040; and
(3) Review all existing City policies, ordinances, and regulations and recommend to City Council changes in such policies, ordinances, or regulations to eliminate the City of any policies or procedures that promote inequity or limit empowerment.
Appointment and Terms of Members:
Members of the Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board shall be appointed by City Council. Members of City Council shall serve only during their respective terms of office. All other members shall serve for terms of three (3) years. Members of the Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board other than members who are also members of City Council, shall be subject to the limitation on terms set forth in Section 2-281.1.
For more information, contact the City Clerk's office, (540) 853-2541.