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VAB board appointments and vacancies

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Council Member Robert Holden and VAB Chair Mercedes Elias discuss the current state of VAB board appointments and vacancies. They address the need for filling vacant positions and improving the appointment process.

There is currently one vacancy on the VAB for a new caretaker position
Council Member Holden offers to help expedite the appointment process by presenting names to the speaker
The discussion highlights the need for a more efficient appointment process and potentially giving VAB input on appointments

Mercedes Elias

1:29:18

No.

1:29:18

We haven't.

1:29:19

We know there have been issues when it comes to the investigation port of the appointment.

1:29:23

And we've talked to constituents that had been recommended, and then I don't know what happened politically or through the investigation where they didn't have

Robert Holden

1:29:31

the hearing aid.

1:29:32

I'll make a commitment.

1:29:33

If you you give me some names, and not just one.

1:29:36

If we if if some people aren't showing up, then we need to replace them, both on the Mayor's side and the Council side.

1:29:44

But if you feel that the the we have a vacancy now in the in the City Council side, that you have if you give me a few names, I'll put it forth to the speaker and and and follow-up that we'll try to get an immediate, appointment.

1:29:59

Because actually, you know, by having less members, that that's counterproductive.

1:30:05

It's it's it's hard enough getting everybody together on a specific date and not to fill the entire board.

1:30:12

That's unacceptable.

1:30:15

So, you know, let let's say you're you're 20 I'm gonna go I'm going to the 23 report.

1:30:24

Are you working you guys are working on the 24 report?

Mercedes Elias

1:30:26

Yes.

Robert Holden

1:30:27

You'll have that when?

1:30:28

When do you think that'll be?

Mercedes Elias

1:30:29

1st draft should be on next week.

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