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Civil Rights Board forwards Louis Smith nomination to City Commission for three-year term
Summary
The Civil Rights Board voted Feb. 5 to forward the nomination of Louis Smith to the Kalamazoo City Commission for appointment to the board for a three-year term; the board recorded a disclosure that Smith is a tenant of a current board member and voted to place the nomination on the commission agenda.
The Kalamazoo City Civil Rights Board on Feb. 5 voted to forward the nomination of Louis Smith to the Kalamazoo City Commission for appointment to the Civil Rights Board for a three-year term.
The board heard favorable comments from members who said Smith's resume and past participation during a city attorney hiring process demonstrated knowledge and commitment to the work. A board member disclosed that "Louis, Mr. Smith is a tenant of mine," and the disclosure was noted on the record before the board voted to forward the nomination.
The board's motion to send the nomination to the City Commission was seconded and carried; members called for the commission to consider Mr. Smith for a full three-year term. The board clerk confirmed the item will appear on a future City Commission agenda for appointment.
Why it matters: Appointments to the Civil Rights Board affect the board's composition and capacity to hear complaints and conduct outreach under the city's civil-rights and housing-equity authorities.
Next steps: The City Commission will review and appoint candidates; the Civil Rights Board will continue its work while the confirmation process proceeds.
Ending: The board voted to place the nomination on the City Commission agenda and recorded the disclosure; the appointment is subject to the commission's confirmation.
