Attachment A - Mayor and Council Appointments.pdf

ATTACHMENT A 
 
To: 
City Council 
Date: February 19, 2025 
From: 
Mayor Kate Gallego 
 
Subject: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – APPOINTEES 
 
The purpose of this memo is to provide recommendations for appointments to the 
following Boards and Commissions: 
 
Design Review Committee 
 
I recommend the following for appointment: 
 
Robert Frank 
 
Mr. Frank is the President and CEO of the Frank Development Group, Inc. and a 
resident of District 6. He replaces Billy Shields for a term to expire February 19, 2027. 
 
Judicial Selection Advisory Board 
 
I recommend the following for appointment: 
 
Tanya Cushner 
 
Ms. Cushner is the Associate Director of Regulatory Relations and Strategic Risk 
Initiatives at Western Alliance Bank. She is a resident of District 6. She fills a vacancy 
for a term to expire February 19, 2028. 
 
Neighborhood Block Watch Fund Oversight Committee 
 
I recommend the following for appointment: 
 
George Diaz 
 
Mr. Diaz is the Government Relations Director at the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office 
and a resident of District 6. He fills a vacancy for a term to expire February 19, 2027.

North Mountain Village Planning Committee 
 
Vice Mayor O’Brien recommends the following for appointment:  
 
Jennifer Harris 
 
Ms. Harris is a lobbyist at Veridus and a resident of District 1. She fills a vacancy for a 
term to expire February 19, 2027.  
 
Paradise Valley Village Planning Committee 
 
Councilwoman Stark recommends the following for appointment: 
 
Paul Hamra 
 
Mr. Hamra is the founder and owner of Hamra Jewelers and a resident of District 3. He 
replaces Alex Popovic for a term to expire February 19, 2027.  
 
Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission 
 
I and Councilwoman Stark recommend the following for appointment: 
 
Jacqueline Palmenberg  
 
Ms. Palmenberg is a Development Specialist at Aid to Adoption of Special Kids and is a 
resident of District 3. She replaces Ismael Morales for a term to expire February 19, 
2028.