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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/2024 - Appointment Information ERIN MENDENHALL Mayor OFFICE OF THE MAYOR P.O. BOX 145474 451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 306 SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-5474 WWW.SLCMAYOR.COM TEL 801-535-7704 CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL ______________________________ Date Received: 2/6/2024 Rachel Otto, Chief of Staff Date Sent to Council: 2/6/2024 TO: Salt Lake City Council DATE 2/6/2024 Victoria Petro, Chair FROM: Rachel Otto, Chief of Staff Office of the Mayor SUBJECT: Board Appointment Recommendation: Racial Equity in Policing Commission STAFF CONTACT: April Patterson April.Patterson@slcgov.com DOCUMENT TYPE: Board Appointment Recommendation: Racial Equity in Policing Commission RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends the Council consider the recommendation in the attached letter from the Mayor and appoint Diya Oommen member of the Racial Equity in Policing Commission. ERIN MENDENHALL Mayor OFFICE OF THE MAYOR P.O. BOX 145474 451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 306 SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-5474 WWW.SLCMAYOR.COM TEL 801-535-7704 February 6, 2024 Salt Lake City Council 451 S State Street Room 304 PO Box 145476 Salt Lake City, UT 84114 Dear Council Member Petro, Listed below is my recommendation for the membership appointment Racial Equity in Policing Commission. Diya Oommen to be appointed for a two year term starting from date of City Council advice and consent and ending on Monday, December 28, 2026. I respectfully ask for your consideration and support for this appointment. Respectfully, Erin Mendenhall, Mayor cc: file ERIN MENDENHALL Mayor OFFICE OF THE MAYOR January 22, 2024 Dear Mayor Mendenhall, The Racial Equity in Policing Commission has reviewed applications and would like to recommend Ms. Diya Oommen to become a commissioner. Diya was previously confirmed for the Commission prior to taking an internship with the Mayor’s Office and is eager to continue her contributing to this much needed space. They believe that Ms. Oommen will bring a much- needed perspective to the REP Commission as a YouthCity council member. In this role, she has organized forums for effective resolution of local issues and concerns. As a current student at West High School, Ms. Oommen can advocate for her peers and those identified in this age range. Additionally, she has served as an at-large representative for the Salt Lake City Redistricting Committee, among other community, civic, and academic involvement. Again, on behalf of the REP commission, we recommend Ms. Diya Oommen. Please see the attached file for her application and resume. If you have any questions, please let us know. Sincerely, Michelle Mooney, Equity Manager P.O. BOX 145474 451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 306 SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-5474 WWW.SLCMAYOR.COM TEL 801-535-7704