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<br />June 23, 2026 <br /> <br />Crime & Gun Violence Prevention Task Force <br />Dr. Vikki McDonald-Columbus to be appointed to a term ending April 30, 2028, <br />replacing Jaylin Drewry. <br /> <br />Library Board <br />Maria Carter to be appointed to a term ending November 30, 2028, replacing Jelly <br />Riedel. <br /> <br />Museum & Fine Arts Commission <br />Dechaun Boone to be appointed to a term ending October 31, 2029, replacing Kenyatta <br />Handy. <br /> <br />Parks & Recreation Commission <br />Lindsey Anderson to be reappointed to a term ending June 30, 2029. <br />Sharon Anderson to be reappointed to a term ending June 30, 2029 <br />Juliet Boykins to be reappointed to a term ending June 30, 2029. <br />Robert Smith to be appointed to a term ending June 30, 2029, replacing Laural <br />Armstrong. <br />Gregory Taylor, Jr. to be appointed to a term ending June 30, 2029, replacing Joe <br />Harmon. <br />Alan Parker to be appointed to a term ending June 30, 2029, replacing Barry Randall. <br /> <br />Planning Commission <br />Terry Evans to be appointed to a term ending December 31, 2029, replacing Roy <br />Melvin. <br />Robert Watkins to be appointed to a term ending December 31, 2028, replacing Kristian <br />Johnson. <br /> <br />Social Services Advisory Commission <br />Winford Dozier to be reappointed to a term ending June 30, 2030. <br /> <br />Towing Advisory Board <br />Paul Craze to be reappointed to a term ending May 31, 2029. <br />Mike Hobbs to be reappointed to a term ending May 31, 2029. <br />Bill Landfair to be reappointed to a term ending May 31, 2029. <br /> <br />Wetlands Board <br />Megan Balestra to be reappointed to a term ending May 31, 2031. <br /> <br />Motion by Mr. Hugel, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to close nominations and the <br />above nominations were adopted by the following vote: <br /> <br />Ayes: Bryant, Dodson, Hugel, Moody, Thomas, Tillage, Glover <br />Nays: None <br /> <br />26 - 154 - Items Submitted by Council Members <br /> <br /> Mr. Tillage spoke on the Juneteenth Festival, Sail250 and the High Street Festival. He <br /> <br />gave kudos to City staff for making sure the festivals were a success. He also <br />informed citizens and City Council of the community engagement for short term <br />rentals, Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 206 High Street. <br /> <br /> Mr. Hugel thanked and gave kudos to the following for a successful festival weekend: <br /> <br /> Peter Glagola, Marketing Director, and his staff. <br />˗ <br /> Portsmouth VA250 Committee. <br />˗ <br /> Support Portsmouth Public Art. <br />˗ <br /> Starbase Victory. <br />˗ <br /> American Science and Naval Engineer Build a Boat leadership team. <br />˗ <br /> <br /> Dr. Dodson informed citizens and City Council of the Power Boats in the Park event, <br /> <br />August 15 and 16, 2026, at City Park. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />