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District 28 CEC fills two open seats with Arzu Termachi and Jennifer Sobers
Summary
Following interviews, the Community Education Council for District 28 voted to appoint Arzu Termachi and Jennifer Sobers to fill two vacant council seats for the remainder of the current term.
The Community Education Council for New York City Geographic District #28 voted to fill two seats left vacant by recent resignations, appointing Arzu Termachi and Jennifer Sobers during its February meeting.
Why it matters: The CEC advises the New York City Department of Education on local school policy and school-site issues. Filling vacant seats restores voting capacity and constituent representation for parts of the district.
What happened: After interviewing three candidates for two open seats, the council conducted roll-call votes. The president announced the results after each roll call.
- Arzu Termachi: The council convened a roll-call vote and the president announced Arzu Termachi had been selected to fill one of the open seats. “Congratulations, miss Arzu. You have filled 1 of our empty seats on the council,” President Quentin Mezzetin said following a recorded affirmative roll call.
- Jennifer Sobers: A second roll-call vote followed. President Mezzetin announced, “Congratulations to both miss Sobas and miss Tameci. You will be our new council members following your completion of your work with, Faith,” and the council recorded affirmative votes.
Nut graf: The appointments restore two seats for the remainder of the council’s term; each new member must complete the administrative steps required by the CEC and the borough office before taking full voting privileges.
Additional context and next steps: Council leaders told the new appointees they must follow up with the borough office to complete paperwork and be formally seated. The president also noted that candidates seeking to continue into the next term must submit a separate application by the stated deadline for the next cycle.
Ending: The newly appointed members will begin participating in district business after completing the required administrative steps with borough staff.
