The Aldermanic Affairs Committee of the New Haven Board of Alders has scheduled an in‑person meeting for Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The session will be held in the Board of Alders Chamber on the second floor of 165 Church Street, New Haven, Connecticut.
Agenda Highlights
The committee will consider a total of twenty‑one items, all of which are orders approving appointments or re‑appointments to various city commissions and boards. The items are grouped into two categories: new appointments and re‑appointments.
New Appointments
- LM 2026 0171 – Appointment of Myla Generette to the Commission on Disabilities.
- LM 2026 0375 – Appointment of Wengel Kifle as a regular member of the Environmental Advisory Council.
- LM 2026 0363 – Appointment of Avarice (Elliott) Jacovino to the Peace Commission.
- LM 2026 0364 – Appointment of Colin Mauro to the Peace Commission.
- LM 2026 0330 – Appointment of Jameelah Irshad to the Youth Commission.
- LM 2026 0359 – Appointment of Ahsan Ahmad to the Youth Commission.
- LM 2026 0361 – Appointment of Pablo Cruz as a youth representative on the Youth Commission.
- LM 2026 0362 – Appointment of Rachel Graziano to the Youth Commission.
- LM 2026 0365 – Re‑appointment of Aaron Goode to the New Haven Democracy Fund Board.
- LM 2026 0405 – Re‑appointment of Susan Clemens to the Humane Commission.
Re‑appointments
- LM 2026 0366 – Re‑appointment of Samuel Kearse to the Commission on Aging.
- LM 2026 0371 – Re‑appointment of Naseema Gilson to the Cultural Affairs Commission.
- LM 2026 0368 – Re‑appointment of Manmita Dutta to the Development Commission.
- LM 2026 0369 – Re‑appointment of Daniel McLeggon to the Development Commission.
- LM 2026 0370 – Re‑appointment of Casey Pickett to the Development Commission.
- LM 2026 0367 – Re‑appointment of Corey Creedon as an alternate member of the Environmental Advisory Council.
- LM 2026 0372 – Re‑appointment of Mary Woolsey as a regular member of the Environmental Advisory Council.
- LM 2026 0406 – Re‑appointment of Michael Moscowitz to the Humane Commission.
- LM 2026 0373 – Re‑appointment of Nathan Earl to the Youth Commission.
- LM 2026 0374 – Re‑appointment of Marcey Lynn Jones to the Youth Commission.
All items are designated as “Committee Action Only,” meaning the committee will vote directly on each order without further public debate.
How to Participate
Members of the public who wish to comment or submit testimony may do so by email at [email protected] before 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. For those needing accessibility accommodations, the Board can be reached at (203) 946‑7651 (voice) or (203) 946‑8582 (TTY/TDD).
The meeting will also be streamed live on the New Haven Board of Alders YouTube channel, allowing residents to watch the proceedings remotely.
Where to Find the Documents
The full text of each agenda item is on file with the Office of Legislative Services at City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor, New Haven, CT 06510. Residents may request copies in person or via the city’s online portal.
This agenda reflects the Board’s ongoing effort to fill key civic roles with qualified volunteers who represent the diverse interests of New Haven’s neighborhoods. By appointing new members and re‑appointing experienced commissioners, the city aims to maintain continuity in its public‑service programs while also bringing fresh perspectives to its advisory bodies.
Original reporting: New Haven Independent — read the source article.
