The Mayor's Committee on Disability aims to work with and for people with and without disabilities to ensure access by eliminating physical and attitudinal barriers and improving participation in the Santa Fe community to enrich all. As clarified in City Resolution 2006-151, this advisory Committee:
- Studies issues of disability regarding City programs, including but not limited to those in the areas of housing, human rights, employment, recreation, and transportation
- Advises the Governing Body regarding City programs that provide services to persons with disabilities, including, without limitation, those in the areas of housing, human rights, employment, recreation, and transportation services and access
- Recommends short-range and long-range priorities in those areas of housing, human rights, employment, recreation, and transportation services relating to persons with disabilities
- Appoints subcommittees to review and comment on preliminary plans of City public works projects such as any new building, any building repair or remodeling that costs more than $25,000, any new park or recreational facility, any improvement to a park or recreational facility that costs more than $25,000, and any new pedestrian construction that costs more than $10,000
- Assists the City in community outreach, education, and staff training regarding issues of disability
- Cooperates with other City boards and committees, including, without limitation, those in housing, human rights, employment, recreation, and transportation.
Members
The Mayor appoints the nine members of the Mayor's Committee on Disability with the approval of the City Council. The members elect the Chair and Vice-Chair. The Chair appoints sub-committees and subcommittee chairs as needed. One Citizen Advocate also serves on the Committee. Our members are:
- Kathlyne Gish, Chairperson
- Aurore Bleck
- Gina Maria Opalescent
- Elisa Meriam Jawhar
- Pam J. Parfitt
- Angeligue Montoya-Chavez
- Jose Eli Fresquez
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Meetings
The Committee's monthly meetings are open to the public and are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. Meeting dates, agendas, and information can be accessed at santafenm.portal.civicclerk.com. Every meeting has fifteen minutes reserved for public comment.
- January 1, 2025
- February 5, 2025
- March 5, 2025
- April 2, 2025
- May 7, 2025
- June 4, 2025
- July 2, 2025
- August 6, 2025
- September 3, 2025
- October 1, 2025
- November 5, 2025
- December 3, 2025