Attachment A - Boards & Commissions Appts(REV).pdf

ATTACHMENT A 
To: 
City Council 
Date: December 6, 2023 
From: 
Mayor Kate Gallego 
Subject: *REVISED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – APPOINTEES 
The purpose of this memo is to provide recommendations for appointments to the 
following Boards and Commissions: 
Civil Service Board 
I recommend the following for appointment: 
Richard Arroyo 
Mr. Arroyo is a resident of District 6. He replaces Kurt Mangum as an Independent 
representative for a term to expire December 6, 2026.  
I recommend the following for reappointment: 
Donna McHenry 
Ms. McHenry will serve her third term to expire December 6, 2026. 
Deer Valley Village Planning Committee 
Councilwoman Debra Stark recommends the following for reappointment: 
Keith Greenberg  
Mr. Greenberg will serve his third term set to expire November 19, 2025. 
Ricardo Romero 
Mr. Romero will serve his fifth term set to expire November 19, 2024. 
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Human Relations Commission 
 
I recommend the following for appointment as Vice Chair:  
 
Miriam Weisman 
Ms. Weisman is a retiree and resident of District 4.  
 
North Mountain Village Planning Committee 
 
Councilwoman Debra Stark recommends the following for reappointment: 
 
Jason Barraza 
Mr. Barraza will serve his fifth term to expire November 19, 2024.   
 
Stephanie Fogelson 
Ms. Fogelson will serve her second term to expire November 19, 2025.  
 
Jim Larson 
Mr. Larson will serve his ninth term to expire November 19, 2025.    
 
Paradise Valley Village Planning Committee  
 
Councilwoman Debra Stark recommends the following for reappointment: 
 
Larisa Balderrama  
Ms. Balderrama will serve her third term to expire November 19, 2025. 
 
Rob Gubser  
Mr. Gubser will serve his fifth term to expire November 19, 2025.  
 
Anita Mortensen  
Ms. Mortensen will serve her second term to expire November 19, 2024.  
 
Alex Popovic 
Mr. Popovic will serve his second term to expire November 19, 2025.  
 
Regina Schmidt  
Ms. Schmidt will serve her second term to expire November 19, 2025.  
 
 
 
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Phoenix Women’s Commission 
 
I recommend the following for appointment as Vice Chair: 
 
Carrie Simmons 
Ms. Simmons is a Senior Manager of Communications, Marketing, and Engagement at 
University of Arizona’s Banner Health Center and a resident of District 6.  
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