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Commission appoints Access Appeals Commission members amid public objection to one nominee
Summary
The commission approved a slate of appointees to the Access Appeals Commission and sworn in four present members; a public commenter urged the commission to reject Walter Park, alleging prior mishandling of a reasonable accommodation case.
The Building Inspection Commission on Wednesday approved a slate of appointments to the Access Appeals Commission, the panel that hears disability‑access appeals for DBI matters, and swore in the appointees who were present.
The committee recommended reappointing Alice Brown to the physical disability seat and Arnie Lerner to a construction seat, reappointing Rosalind Baltimore to a public member seat, and appointing Walter Park (physical disability seat) and Jergen Doster (construction seat). After public comment and brief commissioner discussion, the commission voted to approve the slate.
During public comment, Jackie Bryson identified herself and urged commissioners not to appoint Walter Park, recounting a 1999 complaint she filed alleging misconduct in how the mayor's office on disabilities handled an investigation. Bryson said she had not received the investigative file and alleged missing correspondence; she told the commission the earlier matter remained of concern and argued Park should not be reappointed.
Commissioners asked Baltimore about her move from a construction seat to the general public seat; Baltimore explained her planning background and argued her experience supported the public seat appointment. Commissioners noted the importance of continuity and balancing experience and new perspectives on the commission.
The motion to appoint the recommended five candidates was moved and seconded; commissioners present voted in favor and the motion carried. Alice Brown was absent and will be sworn in later; the four present appointees were sworn in at the meeting with an oath of office and given instructions to complete required paperwork and filing (Form 700 and certification of appointment) by July 1.
The commission said it will follow standard procedures regarding any outstanding complaints and noted the department will ensure paperwork and any necessary follow up are completed for appointees.
