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37 <br /> Commissioner Hamilton nominated Jennifer Bremer with the League of Women Voters, <br /> 4 commissioners voted yes. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she did not vote for Jennifer Bremer because there is <br /> another applicant from the League that she was looking at. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin nominated Josh Mayo, due to background and activity in <br /> community. 2 commissioners voted yes. <br /> Commissioner Bedford nominated Lisa Hazirjian. 7 commissioners voted yes <br /> Commissioner Dorosin nominated Penny Rich, due to her experience. 2 commissioners <br /> voted yes. <br /> Commissioner McKee nominated Patrick Mulkey. 5 commissioners voted yes. <br /> Commissioner Greene nominated Jaazaniah Catterall. 7 commissioners voted yes. <br /> Commissioner Bedford nominated Krishna Mondal. 5 commissioners voted yes. <br /> Commissioner Bedford nominated Rex Williams. 7 commissioners voted yes. <br /> Chair Price nominated Martha Jenkins. 5 commissioners voted yes. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin nominated Jenn Sykes. 6 commissioners voted yes. <br /> Chair Price nominated Susana Dancy. 4 commissioners voted yes. <br /> Commissioner Fowler nominated Thomas Rhodes. 3 commissioners voted yes. <br /> Chair Price nominated Nathan Boucher. 4 commissioners voted yes. <br /> Chair Price said Kathy Arab, Nicholas Batman, Nathan Boucher, Jennifer Bremer, <br /> Jaazaniah Catterall, Brian Crawford, Susana Dancy, Lisa Hazirjian, Martha Jenkins, Krishna <br /> Mondal, Patrick Mulkey, Alicia Reid, Jenn Sykes, Jonathan Weiler, and Rex Williams were the <br /> final fifteen nominations to the elections advisory group, <br /> Commissioner Hamilton said it did not appear that Nathan Boucher actually applied for <br /> the advisory group, based on the application in the agenda packet. <br /> Thom Freeman, Assistant Deputy Clerk I, double-checked the applications database. He <br /> said Nathan Boucher did submit an application, but it did not download correctly. He read <br /> Nathan Boucher's answers to the application: <br /> BOCC Elections Advisory Group <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I have no prior background advising on election or voting strategies. I have extensive <br /> experience leading and participating on advisory boards and with stakeholder engagement. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> The current elections have made it clear that ALL need an equal opportunity to exercise their <br /> voting rights. I have no agenda; I want everyone to vote and I don t ask for whom. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> I work in aging and disability areas and am concerned with access to voting and <br /> representation of those who often live in the shadows of our community. I have extensive <br /> experience with managing stakeholder engagement and convening diverse communities. <br /> Commissioner Fowler confirmed her support for Boucher. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Bedford to <br /> approve the fifteen nominees to the elections advisory group <br /> Roll call ensued <br /> VOTE: Ayes, 6 (Commissioner Bedford, Commissioner Fowler, Commissioner Greene, <br /> Commissioner Hamilton, Commissioner McKee, Chair Price); Nays, 1 (Commissioner <br /> Dorosin) <br />