The Aldermanic Affairs Committee of the New Haven Board of Alders is scheduled to convene on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in person at the Board of Alders Chamber, located at 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor, New Haven, Connecticut. The committee will deliberate on a series of appointments and reappointments to various city commissions and boards, which play a crucial role in local governance and community services.
Key Appointments on the Agenda
The agenda includes the approval of several new appointments. Jennifer Reyes Lin is set to join the Commission on Aging, while Wendy Mongillo is nominated for the City Plan Commission as a regular member. Eugene Jones Jr. is proposed for the Civil Service Board, and both Myla Generette and Aneetrai Rowland are slated for the Commission on Disabilities.
Additionally, Ivery Tanner is up for appointment to the Fair Rent Commission, and Vincent Mauro Jr. is nominated for the Board of Fire Commissioners. The Food Policy Council may see new members with the appointments of Blaise Berglund and Dejanae Carpenter. Haley Simpson is proposed for the Greater New Haven Transit District Board of Directors, and both Jeffrey Lin and Victor Rodriguez are nominated for the Homeless Advisory Commission.
Reappointments to Strengthen Continuity
The committee will also consider several reappointments, ensuring continuity in various commissions. Nina Fawcett is set for reappointment to the Civilian Review Board as the Newhallville/East Rock representative. The Commission on Disabilities may see the return of Robert Berriault, Carmen Correa Rios, and Beverly Kidder. David Caruso and Dondre Roberts are proposed for reappointment to the Fair Rent Commission.
Other reappointments include Heather Reynolds to the Lead Poisoning Advisory Committee as a healthcare provider, Mary Ann Moran to the Commission on Parks, Programs, and Recreational Facilities, and Manuel Camacho and Joanne Wilcox to the Peace Commission. Nicholas Fabiani is up for reappointment to the Port Authority Board of Commissioners, and David Cantonwine is proposed for the Board of Public Health. Lastly, Jaime McPhail-Myers is nominated for reappointment to the Affordable Housing Commission.
These appointments and reappointments are crucial for maintaining the effective operation of New Haven’s civic infrastructure, addressing community needs, and ensuring that local governance reflects the values and priorities of its residents.
Public comments can be submitted via email before 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting, and the proceedings will be available for viewing on the New Haven Board of Alders YouTube page.
Original reporting: New Haven Independent — read the source article.
