Title
Approval of an Appointment to the Heritage Commission to Fill a Vacancy
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee recommends the approval of the appointment of Stacy Hicks to the Heritage Commission to fill a vacancy, with a term ending March 31, 2025.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the appointment of Stacy Hicks to the Heritage Commission to fill a vacancy, with a term ending March 31, 2025.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the appointment of Stacy Hicks to the Heritage Commission to fill a vacancy, with a term ending March 31, 2025.
Staff Contact:
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director, City Manager's Office, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
In the course of the process to seat an inaugural Cultural Access Program Advisory Board, the Community Livability and Public Safety (CLPS) Committee had the opportunity to interview an array of interested and capable community members. A vacancy recently opened on the City's Heritage Commission, and the Committee recommends Stacy Hicks for appointment to Position #9 on the Commission, with a term ending March 31, 2025.
The candidate's Cultural Access Program Advisory Board application and resume are attached.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Residents serve on Advisory Committees to share their opinions and perspectives, study issues, and develop recommendations in a focused small group in order to provide judicious advice from a community member's perspective to the Olympia City.
Climate Analysis:
No climate impacts were evident.
Equity Analysis:
The board and commission recruitment process is an opportunity to reduce disparities in participation among marginalized communities in City of Olympia process and decisions.
Financial Impact:
No cost is associated with the action. To reduce barriers to community member participation, the City offers stipends o...
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