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15 <br /> <br />4. Affordable Housing Advisory Board – Appointments Discussion <br />The Board discussed appointments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: The Affordable Housing Advisory Board prioritizes affordable housing needs <br />and assesses project proposals. The board also publicizes the County’s housing objectives, <br />monitors the progress of local housing programs, explores new funding opportunities, and <br />works to increase the community’s awareness of, understanding of, commitment to, and <br />involvement in producing attractive affordable housing. This board has opted not to make <br />recommendations. <br /> <br />The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fifteen (15) At-Large members. <br /> <br />The following positions and individuals are presented for Board consideration: <br />NAME SPECIAL <br />REPRESENTATIVE <br />TYPE OF <br />APPOINTMENT <br />TERM <br />EXPIRATION <br />DATE <br />Ehmu Ra Ho At-Large First Full Term <br />(re-appointment) <br />06/30/2025 <br />Holly Meschko At-Large First Full Term <br />(re-appointment) <br />06/30/2025 <br />BOCC <br />Appointment <br />At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2025 <br />BOCC <br />Appointment <br />At-Large Partial Term 09/30/2023 <br />BOCC <br />Appointment <br />At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2025 <br />BOCC <br />Appointment <br />At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2023 <br />BOCC <br />Appointment <br />At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2024 <br />BOCC <br />Appointment <br />At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2025 <br />BOCC <br />Appointment <br />At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2024 <br /> <br />If the individuals listed above are appointed, no vacancies remain. <br /> <br />Tara May introduced the item. <br />The Board agreed by consensus to re-appoint Ehmu Ra Ho and Holly Meschko. <br />The Board discussed possible appointees for the remaining seven positions. <br />Commissioner Bedford suggested Mariela Hernandez. <br />Commissioner Greene suggested Olivia Fisher. <br />Commissioner Richards asked if Keith Cook is fully participating on the board. <br />Chair Price said he does attend events occasionally and has not resigned. <br />Commissioner Bedford suggested Kela Kexel. <br />The Board agreed by consensus on Mariela Hernandez, Olivia Fisher, and Kela Kexel. <br />Commissioner Greene said she was not sure she could find seven applicants to fill all of <br />the seats and asked if the Board might not choose seven during the work session. <br />Commissioner Bedford said there was not much diversity in the applicant pool.