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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 19, 2026
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-k
SUBJECT: Boards and Commissions —Appointments
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
No Attachments Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
PURPOSE: To approve the Boards and Commissions appointments as reviewed and discussed
during the May 12, 2026 Work Session.
BACKGROUND: The following appointments are presented for Board approval:
• Affordable Housing Advisory Board
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Matthew At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2029
Ferguson
Mary Towell At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2029
Alicia Reid At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2029
Allison At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2028
Freeman
Giovanna At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2028
Mollinedo
Christopher At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2027
Oneal
Josmell Perez At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2029
Anthony At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2027
Williams
• Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF TERM
REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION
TERM DATE
Melvin Green At-Large Second Full Term 06/30/2029
Dr. Melinda At-Large First Full Term 06/30/2029
Pankratz
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Chair Designation:
NAME POSITION DESCRIPTION TERM
EXPIRATION
DATE
Melvin Green At-Large 06/30/2029
• Animal Services Advisory Board
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Cathy Munnier Animal Second Full Term 06/30/2029
Welfare/Advocacy
• Arts Commission
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Mar O'Dor At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2029
• Jury Commission
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Sylvia Smith BOCC Appointee First Full Term 06/30/2029
reappointment
• Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
NAME POSITION DESCRIPTION EXPIRATION DATE
Captain Paul Bell Chief of Police or Designee 06/30/2027
Christy Watson Local Sheriff or Designee 06/30/2027
Taryn Beachler District Attorney or Designee 06/30/2027
Amanda Farris Chief Court Counselor or Designee 06/30/2027
Rachel Donovan Director of LME/MCO or Designee 06/30/2027
Bernard Miles DSS Director or Designee 06/30/2027
Sharron Hinton County Manager or Designee 06/30/2027
Timeka Harper- Substance Abuse Professional 06/30/2028
Purcell
K sha Thompson Member of Faith Community 06/30/2028
Jamezetta Bedford County Commissioner 06/30/2027
Sanai Bryant A Person Under the Age of 21 06/30/2028
Lateef Mitchell A Person Under the Age of 06/30/2028
21/member rep. families
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Crista Collazo Juvenile Defense Attorney 06/30/2027
Joal H. Broun Chief District Court Judge or 06/30/2027
Designee
Dana Crews Local Health Director or Designee 06/30/2027
Garrett Lowery Parks and Recreation 06/30/2028
Representative
Hugh Miles County Commissioner Appointee 06/30/2027
Tami Pfeifer County Commissioner Appointee 06/30/2027
Caitlin Fenha en County Commissioner Appointee 06/30/2027
Ga ane Chambless County Commissioner Appointee 06/30/2027
• Orange County Housing Authority Board
NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION
DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Camila Hargett At-Large Partial Term 06/30/2029
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:
• GUIDING PRINCIPLE — INCLUSIVITY AND ENGAGEMENT
We foster an environment in which all are welcomed, represented, and empowered to
participate in and feel connected to their community.
• GUIDING PRINCIPLE — DEDICATION AND RESPECT
We commit to our roles in public service and organizational excellence by fostering the
skills, talents, and innovation of our residents, employees, volunteers, and boards needed
to carry out this work.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the recommended
appointments as reviewed and discussed during the May 12, 2026 Work Session.