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Subcommittee recommends Archie Keltz to Human Relations Committee despite council reservations
Summary
Archie Keltz was recommended to the Laconia Human Relations Committee for a one-year term after saying he would bring a younger perspective; Councilor Haynes opposed the recommendation citing prior committee issues, and the motion passed 2–1.
The Appointments Subcommittee recommended Archie Keltz to the Laconia Human Relations Committee for a one-year term ending July 2027. Keltz said he moved to Laconia five years ago, works and lives downtown, and would serve as a voice for his generation, aiming to "be a good spokesman for his generation and a mediator between generations."
Council discussion referenced past criticism of the Human Relations Committee; Councilor Haynes said he would vote no, citing past performances as indicative of future performance. Councilor Bogert and Chair Conant supported adding different viewpoints and a younger voice. The motion to recommend Keltz passed with two in favor and one opposed. The transcript records that the Human Relations Committee is newly formed with seven members and that the subcommittee believes council oversight will limit the committee’s direction.
