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Commenter alleges mayor’s brother on Fort Monroe Authority board, requests minority appointment
Summary
In public comment, resident Edwin Boone alleged Mayor Wallace’s brother serves on the Fort Monroe Authority board and said he had asked the mayor to appoint a qualified minority representative; the mayor did not record a response in the meeting.
Edwin Boone told the council he has raised questions about representation on the Fort Monroe Authority board and said he had asked Mayor Wallace to appoint a minority representative. Boone alleged the mayor's brother serves on the authority board and said that when he asked Mayor Wallace why a minority had not been placed the mayor replied, "no."
Boone presented his concern during the public comment period as part of a broader critique of council decisions and appointments. The transcript records Boone's allegation and the mayor thanking him afterward; there is no recorded council response or formal follow-up in the meeting minutes provided.
