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David Blevins sworn in as New Brunswick Housing Authority commissioner
Summary
David Blevins took the oath of office during a virtual meeting of the New Brunswick Housing Authority and was welcomed by commissioners. The board noted he could not vote on some earlier items but participated in subsequent business.
David Blevins was sworn in as a commissioner of the New Brunswick Housing Authority during the authority’s virtual meeting.
Alberto administered the oath of office and led Blevins through the traditional affirmation, which included promises to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey and to “justly perform all of the duties of commissioner of the housing authority of the city of New Brunswick.” After the oath, Blevins said, “Thank you very much. Happy to be part of the organization.”
The board addressed procedural limits tied to the timing of Blevins’ appointment. Chairman Wright noted that Blevins should not vote on the consideration of minutes from the prior meeting because the new commissioner had not been on that earlier meeting’s record; the minutes vote was taken by the sitting members without Blevins’ participation. Blevins participated in later votes once the chair confirmed he was eligible to vote on subsequent resolutions.
The meeting notice and the board’s use of an electronic format were read at the start of the session in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-9.3.
Chairman Wright and fellow commissioners welcomed Blevins and invited him to engage in forthcoming committee work and redevelopment discussions, saying the authority expects continuity and active participation from its new member.
No formal action beyond the swearing-in was taken specifically to confirm Blevins’ appointment during the meeting; the oath and the chair’s rulings established his participation status for the body’s business that followed.
