Advisory board schedules Oct. 29 in-person meeting in Brewer; Sarah Littlefield willing to be co-chair

At the close of the virtual meeting, the department and board set an in-person follow-up for Oct. 29 in Brewer to finalize program design work that began online. Lily asked members to plan to arrive by noon; the meeting is expected to run until 3 p.m. with a buffet lunch and a Zoom option for those who cannot travel.

Sarah Littlefield, previously referenced by Director Lapai as having expressed interest in the co-chair role, stated on the record that she would be willing to be considered: "I would be willing to be considered," she said. The board will not vote today; the co-chair nomination and a final RFA framework are scheduled for the October in-person session.

Lily said staff will reach out over the next month for additional input and will prepare a digestible package of the feedback received in advance of the October meeting. She also said the October agenda will include discussion about capitalization options and bond-related ideas should the fund pursue larger-scale funding in future rounds.

No formal votes were taken on governance at this session; the co-chair decision and RFA finalization remain tasks for the October meeting.