This Council works to facilitate communication between County government and its diverse populations, addressing matters related to diversity that are important to everyone.
Membership:
The membership of this Council shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and will be comprised of 22 members, two representatives from each of the following categories:
- African American
- Caribbean
- Far East Asian
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender
- Hispanic/Latino
- Indian Asian
- Middle Eastern
- Native American
- Northern & Southern European
- People with Disabilities
- At-Large (identification with a specific category not required)
Terms:
Each term for a member is two years.
Authority
Board of County Commissioner's Resolution R-12-113, adopted August 2, 2012. Amended by R16-009 extending, concluding, and staggering certain terms of appointment.
Meetings
Monthly, 1st Wednesday, 6:30 PM
County Center, 26th Floor
Conference Room A & B
601 E Kennedy Blvd., Tampa
Contact
Eli Rodriguez
Manager, Hispanic Affairs
Office of Community Affairs
County Center, 21st Floor
601 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-8622
Schedule, Agendas, Recaps & Videos Strategic Plan Rules of Order
Members
| Member | Category | Dates of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Paula Thomas |
African American | 01/12/2022- 01/12/2024 |
| Mr. Mark Hart | African American | 01/12/2022- 01/12/2024 |
| Dr. Arnita Walls Pickett | At-Large | 01/19/2023 - 01/19/2025 |
| Mr. Leeone Benjamin | At-Large | 01/12/2022 - 01/12/2024 |
| Ms. Miranda Henderson | Caribbean | 08/04/2021- 08/30/2023 |
| Ms. Minh-Anh Nguyen | Far East Asian | 01/12/2022- 01/12/2024 |
| Ms. Nan Park | Far East Asian | 01/24/2019- 08/30/2023* |
| Dr. George Gillispie | Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender | 01/12/2022- 01/12/2024 |
| Ms. Danielle Gutierrez | Hispanic / Latino | 01/12/2022- 01/12/2024 |
| Ms. Natalie Libscomb | Hispanic / Latino | 01/19/2023 - 01/19/2025 |
| Ms. Janelle Khargie | Indian Asian | 12/04/2019- 01/12/2024* |
| Indian Asian | ||
| Mr. Jamal Abadi | Middle Eastern | 12/04/2019- 01/12/2024* |
| Mr. Majid Vasigh | Middle Eastern | 01/24/2019- 08/30/2023* |
| Ms. Stacey Carter | Native American | 01/12/2022- 01/12/2024 |
| Native American | ||
| Northern & Southern European | ||
| Northern & Southern European | ||
| Ms. Cynthia Cook | People with Disabilities | 01/19/2023 - 01/19/2025 |
* Reappointment