Attachment A - Appointment of the Fiscal Capacity Committee.pdf

Attachment A
To: City Council Date: May 20, 2026
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:
Board of Adjustment
I recommend the following for appointment:
Jeff Lothner
Mr. Lothner is a Senior Associate at Dig Studio and is a resident of District 4. He fills a
vacancy for a term to expire May 20, 2030.
Environmental Quality and Sustainability Commission
I recommend the following for appointment:
Chris Erickson
Mr. Erickson is a Partner at Pangaea Ventures US Inc. and is a resident of District 6. He
fills a vacancy for a term to expire May 20, 2029.
General Obligation Bond Fiscal Capacity Committee
Following the success of the 2023 General Obligation Bond Program, the City of
Phoenix is preparing for a 2028 General Obligation Bond Program.
A Fiscal Capacity Committee will be established to make recommendations to the
Mayor and Council on the financial parameters of the bond program, including program
size and cost considerations for operations and maintenance. The Fiscal Capacity
Committee will review the City of Phoenix’s financial, operating, and debt capacity and
recommend an appropriately sized bond program. The committee’s analysis will be
based on the assessed valuation forecast, as well as forecasted debt service and
constitutional debt limits.

The Fiscal Capacity Committee should begin meeting as soon as possible with the goal
of delivering a recommendation to the City Council on financial capacity and parameters
in Fall 2026. The committee shall be composed of five members.
I recommend the following for appointment:
Ron Butler
Mr. Butler is a retired Managing Partner at EY and will serve as Chair.
Tanya Amezquita
Ms. Amezquita is the Chair of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Toni Maccarone
Ms. Maccarone is a retired City of Phoenix Deputy City Manager.
Joseph Palomino
Mr. Palomino is the Director of the Arizona Center for Economic Progress.
Steve Zabilski
Mr. Zabilski is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Virginia G. Piper
Charitable Trust.
Historic Preservation Commission and Heritage Commission
I recommend the following for appointment:
Christa Severns
Ms. Severns is the Founder and CEO of Severns & Clark LLC and is a resident of
District 4. She fills a vacancy for a term to expire May 20, 2029.
Human Services Commission
Councilwoman Anna Hernandez recommends the following for appointment:
Enjolie Lafaurie
Dr. Lafaurie is the Co-Founder and Chief of Community Wellness & Development at
Cihuapactli Collective and is a resident of District 4. She fills a vacancy for a term to
expire June 30, 2029.
Mayor's Commission on Disability Issues
I recommend the following for appointment:
Berenice Bautista
Ms. Bautista is the Associate Vice President of Cornerstone Public Affairs and is a
resident of District 3. She fills a vacancy for a term to expire May 20, 2029.

Phoenix Women’s Commission
I recommend the following for appointment as Chair:
Sharise Erby
Dr. Erby will replace Dr. Heather Ross as Chair for a term to expire May 20, 2027.