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Personnel committee forwards Charlene Pascual nomination for Community Development director after executive-session review
Summary
The Personnel Committee voted to send the nomination of Charlene Pascual as director of community development to the full council with a favorable recommendation after convening an executive session to address reputational personnel questions raised during the hearing.
Charlene Pascual, appointed by Mayor Brian De Pena to serve as acting director of Community Development, appeared before the Personnel Committee seeking confirmation. Pascual described her Lawrence roots, nonprofit and legal-adjacent experience and said she led the department’s first strategic plan, noting partnerships with more than 100 organizations. Committee members asked about the hiring process, qualifications of applicants and administrative procedures. Personnel…
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