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Committee recommends Patty Braga for Ventura Housing advisory seat; to be ratified by council
Summary
After interviewing two candidates for a housing advisory vacancy, the Appointments Committee voted 3-0 to recommend Patty Braga to the Ventura Housing board; the recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for ratification on Feb. 3.
The Appointments & Recommendation Committee recommended Patty Braga for a seat on the Ventura Housing advisory board after interviewing two candidates Jan. 20 and hearing public comment.
Braga, who identified herself as executive director of the Ventura County Leadership Academy and a lifelong Ventura resident, said she has nonprofit and board experience and personal experience with Section 8 and city moderate-income housing programs. "I am in a moderate income house through the city," Braga said, describing how the program provided foundational support.
Danny (Daniel) Carrillo, another candidate and a long-time Ventura resident, described veteran and nonprofit service, time on a library commission and Measure O committee work, and said he would bring an advocacy voice for residents. A Ventura Housing vice chair who spoke during public comment praised both applicants and highlighted their complementary strengths: Carrillo's community-service background and Braga's connections to housing programs and knowledge of Roomkey and infill work.
During deliberations committee members said both candidates demonstrated commitment to Ventura; one member moved to recommend Braga based on her collaborative experience and fit with the commission, a second supported the motion, and the recommendation passed on a 3-0 roll-call vote. City staff said the recommendation will be placed on the Feb. 3 City Council agenda for final ratification.
