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Committee on Appointments confirms multiple board and commission nominees
Summary
The Committee on Appointments approved five resolutions confirming mayoral and commission appointments to local boards and commissions, and the clerk reviewed outstanding vacancies and resignations.
The Committee on Appointments of the Grand Rapids City Commission on Jan. 28 approved five resolutions confirming nominees to various local boards and commissions.
The committee voted to confirm Selma Tucker to the Local Officers Compensation Commission; Mara Gehrke to the Vital/Bridal Streets Oversight Commission (as recorded in the minutes); Isamar Contreras Alvarado to the Grand Rapids Water System Advisory Council; and Jason Preston to the Board of Zoning Appeals. All four confirmations were approved by voice vote.
The committee record shows brief remarks of support for each nominee. A committee member described Selma Tucker as a longtime resident and noted the appointment fills a seat for the second ward; another member noted Isamar Contreras Alvarado is a multi‑year city employee; and a commissioner urged gratitude to staff who manage recruitment and vetting.
City Clerk Becky (first name recorded in the transcript) reviewed the current vacancy list and resignations, saying that Mayor LeGrande is reviewing applicants and that the commission expects many vacancies to be filled by the end of February. The clerk identified several vacancies on CIAs and the Community Relations Commission and said staff are sorting vetting for Uptown and Bridal boards.
The committee adjourned after the routine business.
