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Recommendation to receive and approve Commission appointments to Non-Charter Commissions.
DISCUSSION
?Citizens Advisory Commission on Disabilities
Appointments
· Alice Bruns - Interim Term through June 2018 (to fill Vacancy left by Jessica Marquez)
Alice Bruns is the Lead Job Developer at Disabled Resources Center, Inc., where she works to find gainful employment for people with disabilities. She would like to serve on the commission to advocate, promote and represent independent living for persons with disabilities in the Long Beach community. She holds a Master of Public Policy and Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Long Beach State University.
· Nubia Flores Cedeño (CD 3) - Interim Term through June 2018 (to fill Vacancy left by Daryl Crouse)
Nubia Flores Cedeño is an active special education parent advocate and a community organizer from the 3rd District. Nubia is currently a Board Member for LBUSD's Community Advisory Committee, where she is committed to supporting programs that serve children with special needs. She would like to work with the City to build a more inclusive community for citizens of all abilities.
Economic Development Commission
Appointment
· Jessica Schumer (CD 3) - Interim Term through June 2018 (to fill Vacancy left by Kristi Allen)
A CD 3 resident, Jessica Schumer is a board certified, practicing, primary care pediatrician and the Assistant Medical Director of School Based Health at The Children's Clinic. Jessica is engaged in child health system transformation, economic development and health policy. As a community member, she was involved in the formation of the Economic Development Blueprint and is excited to bring a public health perspective to the Commission's work.
?Long Beach Transit Board of Directors Appointment
· Steven Neal (CD 9) - Interim Term through December 2018 (to fill Vacancy left by Nancy Pfeffer)
A former Councilmember for the 9th District, Steven Neal is the Senior ...
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