Purpose:
Provides recommendations for the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of Community Services Block Grant funds and other programs that serve the low-income residents and communities of Hillsborough County.
Membership:
This Board has a tripartite structure. Membership is comprised of representatives from the public (elected officials), low income (community) sectors, and other major groups and interests in the community.
Authority:
Community Services Block Grant Act 42. U.S.C. Section 9901, 67-683.
Meetings:
Monthly, 4th Wednesday, 5 - 7 PM
Meeting location varies - see Schedule and Agendas for location
Schedule and Agendas
Contact:
Derek Guida
Social Services
Phone: (813) 272-6770
Members:
Public Sector
| Name, Entity Represented and Current Office Held | Date when seated for current term | Ending Date of Current Term |
|---|---|---|
|
Joey Henderson – Board Chair BOCC, District 2 Representative, Commissioner Ken Hagan |
08/07/19 | 6/30/24 |
|
Harold Jackson – Board Parliamentarian BOCC, District 3 Representative, Commissioner Gwen Myers |
01/11/2021 | 6/30/24 |
|
Kimberly Mitchell BOCC, District 4 Representative, Commissioner Michael Owen |
01/14/15 | 06/30/24 |
|
Thomas Mortenson City of Temple Terrace |
03/03/2021 | 6/30/24 |
|
William Thomas, Jr. – Board Vice Chair City of Plant City |
3/9/16 | 6/30/25 |
|
Ramon Wong BOCC, District 1 Representative, Commissioner Harry Cohen |
12/11/19 | 6/30/25 |
|
Ocea Wynn City of Tampa |
08/07/19 | 6/30/25 |
Private Sector
| Name, Entity Represented and Current Office Held | Date when seated for current term | Ending Date of Current Term |
|---|---|---|
|
Maria Jimenez LULAC |
10/26/22 | 6/30/25 |
|
Rosa Hill Tampa Housing Authority |
6/10/15 | 6/30/24 |
|
Felita Lewis School District of Hillsborough County |
7/14/21 | 6/30/24 |
|
Yvette Lewis NAACP |
11/15/17 | 6/30/23 |
|
Christine Long Metropolitan Ministries |
8/07/19 | 6/30/25 |
|
Rachael Thompson Feeding Tampa Bay |
9/30/21 |
06/30/24 |
|
Melanie Davis SouthShore Chamber of Commerce |
10/26/22 |
6/30/25 |
Low Income Sector
| Name, Entity Represented and Current Office Held | Date when seated for current term | Ending Date of Current Term |
|---|---|---|
|
Jennifer Anderson Member-at-Large |
5/11/18 | 6/30/24 |
| Vernita Daye Head Start Policy Council |
2/22/23 |
6/30/26 |
|
Samelia Davis – Board Secretary Member-at-Large |
1/15/20 | 6/30/25 |
|
Janine Hargrett Member-at-Large |
10/11/17 | 6/30/23 |
|
Regina Gambrell Member-at-Large |
11/14/18 | 6/30/24 |
|
Patrick Simmons East Hillsborough Advisory Council |
3/14/18 | 6/30/24 |
|
Dr. Bennie Small Member-at-Large |
10/11/17 | 6/30/23 |
|
Andrea White Member-at-Large |
1/13/2021 | 6/30/24 |
*Reappointed