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Manhattan Borough President’s Office to use blind review for Community Board 2 openings

Manhattan Community Board 2 Executive Committee · April 21, 2026
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Summary

Manhattan Community Board 2 was briefed on a new application process in which independent reviewers will 'blind read' and score applicants for seven open board seats; the Borough President's Office will still play a central role in interviews and final decisions.

Valerie Delar Rosa, chair of Manhattan Community Board 2, opened the April executive committee meeting and announced a briefing from the Manhattan Borough President’s Office on the application process for board seats.

A committee chair said the Borough President’s Office convened roughly 40 nonprofit and community organizations to serve as independent reviewers who will blind-read and assign…

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