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Council committee to advance two Redevelopment Authority appointments
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Summary
Council members heard introductory statements from Rhonda Mays and Salima Chapman, who emphasized resident‑first redevelopment and homeownership education; the committee moved both appointments (Res. 25 and Res. 26 of 2026) to the next legislative agenda for formal vote.
President Hill opened the administration committee presentation by asking Mister Humphrey to read Resolutions 25 and 26 into the record, each appointing a resident to the city’s Redevelopment Authority.
Rhonda Mays introduced herself as a lifelong Harrisburg resident and the executive director of the Fair Housing Council of the Capital Region, describing work as a state budget analyst and longtime nonprofit leader focused on community development and housing stability. “My hope is that we always do our jobs as assigned with the community in mind,” Mays said, urging that HRA action support residents as the city grows.
Salima Chapman said she has lived in Harrisburg for more than 30 years and described experience as a transaction coordinator, real estate agent, mortgage loan originator and HUD‑certified counselor. “I come with a balance with the experience that I have,” Chapman said, adding she would press to make sure current residents benefit from new development.
President Hill noted both nominees meet residency and statutory requirements under the Urban Redevelopment Law and recorded term expirations: Mays’ term to expire 09/30/2030 and Chapman’s 09/30/2028. Council members asked about conflicts of interest, homebuyer education and how land bank or acquisition strategies could benefit existing residents; speakers described outreach and education programs and pledged to prioritize resident access to opportunities.
With no objections on the record, President Hill moved to add Resolutions 25 and 26 to the next legislative session agenda for a formal vote.
Next steps: the resolutions will appear on the council’s upcoming legislative agenda for formal consideration and a recorded vote.
