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Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 6
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): District 6
Confirm the Appointment of Christina Rios to the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Citizens Advisory Board
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Information Contact: Commissioner Edward C. “Ted” Terry
Phone Number: 404-371-4909
PURPOSE:
The confirm the Appointment of Christina Rios as the District 6 representative on the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Citizens Advisory Board
NEED/IMPACT:
Christina Rios will be replacing Commissioner Terry’s current Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Citizens Advisory Board Appointment, Richard Alvarez, who has served on the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Citizens Advisory Board for over a decade and has been invaluable.
Mr. Alvarez’s other commitments conflict so he has given notice to resign. Christina Rios brings a plethora of energy and “new” eyes and will be an asset to our DeKalb County Recreations, Parks, & Cultural Affairs Department. Ms. Rios is the group leader for the Friends of Needham Park and has previously served as a committee member for our Park Pride Visioning Process. Commissioner Terry is fortunate that she has indicated her intent to serve in this capacity.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Fiscal Impact
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To confirm the appointment of Christina Rios to the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Citizens Advisory Board appointed by District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry, to fulfill the term ending on December 31, 2024.