Revere appointment subcommittee reappoints Human Rights Commission chair, approves two new members

The Revere appointment subcommittee on April 7 reappointed Shai Shai Meh Hussaini to the Human Rights Commission and approved two additional nominations: Lark Logan to the Cultural Council and Sheila Johnson to the Human Rights Commission.

Hussaini, who told the subcommittee she has served on the Human Rights Commission since its reestablishment in 2020, said she served as vice chair for the first three years and has been chair for the past two years. Hussaini described the commission’s use of community “circle practice” meetings and said the commission’s role is to surface issues for the city and encourage broader community engagement on topics such as racial and ethnic equity, Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Italian Heritage Month. Councilor Jerimino praised Hussaini’s work and asked colleagues to support the reappointment; councilors voiced support and the reappointment was approved by the subcommittee.

Lark Logan, who said she recently bought a home at 10 Ocean Avenue and has a multi-decade background in radio, theater and music, told the subcommittee she wants to help develop youth theater and arts programming in Revere. Several councilors welcomed Logan’s experience mentoring young performers and supported the nomination; the appointment was approved by the subcommittee.

Sheila Johnson, who gave her address as 98 Ridge Road and said she has lived in Revere for more than 20 years, told the subcommittee she wants to move from the sidelines into active civic involvement and learn more about the city’s work. Councilors expressed support and the nomination was approved.

The subcommittee conducted the three appointments during its April 7 meeting and concluded that portion of its agenda with all nominations advanced. No formal conditions or amendments to the appointments were recorded.