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Public commenter urges board to consider Scoopy Johnson for board vacancy
Summary
During the candidate-interview meeting a resident, Gita Golakota, urged trustees to consider applicant Scoopy Johnson, citing her local advocacy and coalition-building work on equity and sustainability initiatives.
During the public-comment period before candidate interviews, resident Gita Golakota addressed the board to endorse Scoopy Johnson's application for the vacant seat.
Golakota cited Johnson's sustained community involvement, work with the Sustainability Commission and coalition-building as reasons she would be an asset to the board. "Me encanta su abogacía significativa y efectiva, porque ella ha mostrado no solamente que tiene el compromiso..." Golakota said, urging trustees to weigh Johnson's history of community service.
The board accepted public comment before proceeding with the scheduled candidate statements and formal interview rounds.
