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Finance Committee recommends slate of board and commission appointments
Summary
The Brockton Finance Committee on July 21 recommended favorably multiple reappointments and new appointments to city boards and commissions, including the retirement board, redevelopment authority, conservation committee, parks and recreation commission, cultural council and council on aging.
The Brockton Finance Committee on July 21 recommended favorably a series of appointments and reappointments to city boards and commissions and advanced them to the full City Council for final action.
The committee recommended the appointment of retired officer Jason Sullivan as a special police officer despite his absence due to minor surgery. It also approved the reappointment of John Condon of Bridgewater to the Brockton Retirement Board for a three-year term ending May 2028. Edward Petrus was recommended for a five-year term on the Brockton Redevelopment Authority ending June 2030. Leon Edwards was recommended to the Brockton Conservation Committee for a three-year term ending June 2028.
The committee also recommended Paul J. Tantillo to the Parks and Recreation Commission (three-year term ending June 2028); Stephanie Germaine to the Brockton Cultural Council (three-year term); and three appointments to the Council on Aging board — the reappointment of Henry Soones, and new or continuing service by Robert Beauchaine and Mary James, each for three-year terms ending in June 2028.
Most nominees spoke briefly about their desire to serve. Councilors thanked the applicants and moved the recommendations forward by voice vote. The items were routine and drew limited discussion, with motions made and seconded and no recorded opposition.
One appointment for the Brockton Redevelopment Authority, Jamie Hodges, was the subject of a short procedural exchange. Hodges was out of state and a motion to postpone her nomination was made but later withdrawn. Councilor Rodriguez raised concern about the timing, saying the redevelopment authority currently lacked a full complement and that delaying appointments could risk compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements related to funding. After discussion the committee withdrew the postponement and moved to recommend Hodges favorably, and the clerk was asked to invite her to the next city council meeting for questions.
All recommendations will go to the City Council for confirmation.
