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Council appoints Noel D. Nguyen to Housing & Community Development panel over objections
Summary
After interviewing two candidates, the council appointed Noel Don Nguyen to the Housing & Community Development advisory committee by a 3–2 vote. At least one council member objected to appointing a candidate they said showed confusion about the committee’s role during the interview; a motion to reconsider failed for lack of a second.
The council voted by a 3–2 margin to appoint Noel Don Nguyen to a vacant seat on the Housing & Community Development (HCD) advisory committee. The appointment followed public interviews of two candidates and a short public comment period.
Some council members raised concerns during the interview record about whether one applicant fully understood the differences between the planning commission and the HCD committee (which focuses on Community Development Block Grant allocations and housing policy), and those council members said the paper application and interview responses suggested confusion. Other council members defended the interview process and the right of members to vote after reviewing written materials.
After the 3–2 vote selected Nguyen, Councilwoman Constantine moved for reconsideration; the motion failed for lack of a second. The newly appointed member was announced and thanked for applying.
Council members discussed whether future practice should require that council members attend interviews in person before voting; Constantine indicated she would bring a future study‑session item to address whether members who miss interviews should be allowed to vote on appointments.
