Membership:
The membership of this Council shall be appointed by the BOCC and shall be comprised of 15 members. Composition is specified as follows:Hillsborough County Commissioners - one member each
Agency Representatives - four members as follows:
- Senior Connection Center, Inc.
- Florida Department of Children and Families
- Shall be a Provider of services to older adults
- A University or College of Gerontology, Aging Studies, or related field of study
Community Representative - four members as follows:
- Caregiver
- Recipient of services for older adults
- Member of the faith based community
- Shall have significant experience in elder law matters
Terms:
Members shall serve staggered terms as follows:
- BOCC Representatives - two year terms
- Agency Representatives - three year terms
- Community Representative - three year terms
After three terms, a member may not be reappointed.
Special Requirements:
Appointment to this Council is contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
Authority:
- BOCC Resolution R10-132, passed and adopted 9/22/2010.
- By-laws amended and adopted 7/8/2014
Meetings:
Quarterly, 2nd Tuesday, time to be determined.
Contact:
Benjamin Major
Program Manager
West Tampa Community Resource Center
2103 N Rome Ave
Tampa FL 33607
Phone: (813) 964-2706
Members:
| Member | Position | Dates of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioner Donna Cameron Cepeda / BOCC | ||
| Ms. Sharon Johnson | Commissioner Harry Cohen / BOCC | 04/17/2023 - 04/17/2025 |
| Mr. Jared Jones | Commissioner Ken Hagan / BOCC | 11/22/2019 - 12/30/2022* |
| Dr. Julie Lewerenz | Commissioner Pat Kemp / BOCC | 09/25/2018 - 11/30/2024* |
| Ms. Alexis Nguyen | Commissioner Gwen Myers / BOCC | 02/10/2021 - 02/15/2025* |
| Ms. Judith Wise | Commissioner Michael Owen / BOCC | 05/18/2023 - 11/30/2024 |
| Commissioner Joshua Wostal / BOCC | ||
| Provider of Services for Older Adults/Agency Representative | ||
| Department of Children and Families Representative / Agency Representative | ||
| Ms. Charlotte McHenry | Senior Connection Center, Inc. / Agency Representative | 01/12/2022 - 01/12/2025 |
| University or College of Gerontology, Aging Studies, or related Field of Study / Agency Representative | ||
| Mr. William Lucius | Caregiver/Community Representative | 10/03/2018 - 09/30/2024* |
| Ms. Tammy See | Experience in Elder Law Matters / Community Representative | 04/19/2023 - 04/19/2026 |
| Mr. Theodore Scott | Recipient of services for older adults/ Community Representative | 04/19/2023 - 04/19/2026 |
| Ms. Mary Dilworth |
Faith based community/Community Representative | 06/02/2022 - 06/30/2025 |
*Reappointed