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Commission approves Suzanne Folks to African American Heritage Board after public objections
Summary
The commission confirmed Suzanne Folks as a regular member of the African American Heritage Committee amid public comment criticizing the removal of a prior member and allegations of politicized appointments; Vice Mayor defended the selection as based on conduct concerns, not politics.
The Deerfield Beach City Commission approved a resolution appointing Suzanne Folks as a regular member of the African American Heritage Committee. The vote occurred after public comment raised objections to the removal or non-reappointment of a prior member, Sandra Jackson.
During public comment Dan Hurst and Sandra Jackson said the replacement appeared politically motivated and recounted past objections to board staffing decisions. Diane Chisholm,…
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