May 6, 2025 Draft Minutes — original pdf

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African American Resource Advisory Commission REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 6, 2025 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. at the African American Cultural & Heritage Facility, 912 E 11th St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Horton called the African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:42 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Daryl Horton, Chair Alexandria Anderson Kyron Hayes Nelson Linder Justin Parsons Emmy Weisberg Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Vice Chair Roger Davis Sophia Dozier PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on April 1, 2025. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Parsons’ motion, Commissioner Linder’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Harden, Jackson, Ross, Rudd, and Smith were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 2. Presentation regarding peer support, reentry, and building recovery capital for success. Presentation by Robert T. Lilly, Peer Support Specialist, Travis County Public Defenders Office. The presentation was made by Robert T. Lilly, Peer Support Specialist, Travis County Public Defenders Office. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation from Paramount Theatre Presentation from Nicole Miller regarding mental regulation Report on subjects discussed at JIC relating to the commission Discussion about a potential commissioner retreat Presentation from Travis County Child Protective Services regarding the programs, services, and support available for marginalized children ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m. on Vice Chair Eugene’s motion, Commissioner Linder’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Harden, Jackson, Ross, Rudd, and Smith were absent. 2