REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026, AT 5:30 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the African American Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Roger Davis Dr. Chiquita Eugene Kyron Hayes Antony Jackson Kenneth Loyde Mueni Rudd Emmy Weisberg AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Parsons, Vice Chair Sophia Dozier Joi Harden Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Antonio Ross Greg Smith The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission special called meeting on April 14, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding a collaboration with Huston-Tillotson 3. Discussion regarding the STEM Symposium DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Create a working group regarding issues related to health care. 5. Create a working group regarding issues related to housing. 6. Create a working group regarding issues related to public safety. 7. Create a working group regarding issues related to employment. 8. Create a working group regarding issues related to cultural competency. 9. Approve the revision of the purpose and duties section of the bylaws. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nekaybaw Watson at Austin City Clerk’s Office Department, at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the African American Resource Advisory Commission please contact Nekaybaw Watson at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov.
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility. Chair Anderson called the African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Justin Parsons, Vice Chair Roger Davis Nelson Linder Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sophia Dozier Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Mueni Rudd Greg Smith Commissioners Absent: Dr. Chiquita Eugene Daryl Horton Antony Jackson Kenneth Loyde Antonio Ross Emmy Goss-Weisberg PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on April 7, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of April 7, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Davis’ motion, Vice Chair Parsons’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Eugene, Horton, Jackson, Loyde, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of American Gateways in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of American Gateways in the FY 2026-2027 Budget was approved on Vice Chair Parsons’ motion, Commissioner Dozier’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Eugene, Horton, Jackson, Loyde, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of the Career, Research, Learning and Development Institute (CARLDI) in the FY 2026-2027 budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of the Career, Research, Learning and Development Institute (CARLDI) in the FY 2026- 2027 budget was approved on Commissioner Dozier’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Eugene, Horton, Jackson, Loyde, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding social services in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding social services in the FY 2026-2027 budget was approved on Commissioner Dozier’s motion, Commissioner Hayes’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Eugene, Horton, Jackson, Loyde, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding for Mama Sana Vibrant Woman in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding for Mama Sana Vibrant Woman in the FY 2026-2027 budget was approved on Vice …
