Submitted By: Pamela Omichinski
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Presentation By: Angel Jacobs
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Department: City Clerk
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Reappointment of Howard Gunn and Tanya Hanks to the Ocala Housing Authority Board for new four-year terms ending March 3, 2030
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
The Ocala Housing Authority is committed to providing and expanding safe, decent, and sanitary housing in the most cost-efficient manner to the residents of Marion County; to provide economic opportunities and housing free from illegal discrimination; and to build better neighborhoods by providing comprehensive opportunities for our residents through partnerships and networking within our community. The board consists of five members.
The mayor, with approval of the governing body, shall promptly appoint no fewer than five persons as commissioners of the authority created for such city. Members of the Board of Commissioners for the Ocala Housing Authority are designated as “Local Officers” pursuant to Section 112.3145(1)(a)2.g of the Florida Statutes. They are subject to the reporting requirements of that section.
The terms of current board members Howard Gunn and Tanya Hanks expire on March 3, 2026; both have submitted applications for reappointment to new four-year terms ending on March 3, 2030.
Mayor Ben Marciano recommends reappointing both applicants.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny