San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingSan Antonio, TX · August 19, 2024
Agenda
City of San Antonio
AGENDA
San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission
Executive Committee Meeting
Carver Branch Library
Monday, August 19, 2024 6:00 pm 3350 E. Commerce
San Antonio, TX 78220
A QUORUM OF THE SAN ANTONIO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS ANTICIPATED TO MEET AT CARVER BRANCH
LIBRARY 3350 E. COMMERCE SA, TX 78220 ON MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024 AT
6:00 PM. ONCE A QUORUM IS ESTABLISHED, THE SAN ANTONIO DR. MARTIN
LUTHER KING JR. COMMISSION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIDER THE
FOLLOWING:
1. Roll Call: Secretary, La Tonia Burton
2. Call to Order: Commission Chair, Dwayne Robinson
3. Opening Prayer: Secretary, La Tonia Burton
4. Opening Dr. Martin Luther King Quote: Scholarship Programs Chair, Dr.
Wanita Mercer
5. Approval of minutes for the July 18-19, 2024 meetings
6. Remarks and Announcements from District 2 City Councilmember and City
Liaisons:
a. Frankie Trynoski, District 2 Staff Representative for Councilman Jalen McKee-
Rodriguez
b. The Honorable Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, District 2 Councilmember
c. John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager/City Liaison
d. Dr. Jennifer Mata, MLK Commission Liaison
e. Shreya Shah, Assistant City Attorney
7. Public Comment
8. Briefing and Possible Action on the 2024-2025 Budget – Commission Chair,
Dwayne Robinson
a. Individual committee budget allocations/discussions for 2025 budget
b. Review of 2024 allocations
c. Establish deadlines for 2025 allocation approvals
9. Committee Chair Updates: Present any necessary updates in order of the Roll
Call
10. Event Calendar Update
11. Briefing and Possible Action on 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations
theme – Samantha Smith, Civil Rights Manager, City of San Antonio
Department of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
12. Briefing and possible action on Roles and responsibilities for commission
members and City of San Antonio support – Dr. Jennifer Mata, Director, City of
San Antonio Department of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
13. Closing Prayer: Treasurer, Charles Johnson
14. Closing Dr. Martin Luther King Quote: Youth Program Chair, Maria-Fernanda
Rodriguez
15. Adjourn
In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, at any time during the meeting, the
Board may meet in executive session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code, including consultation with an attorney.
ACCESS STATEMENT
The City of San Antonio is committed to providing meaningful access. To request
translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, or other auxiliary aids or
services, contact 210-207-8911, Relay Service & TTY: 711,
or CivilRightsOffice@sanantonio.gov. Providing 72 hours’ advanced notice will help to
ensure availability.
DECLARACIÓN DE ACCESO
La Ciudad de San Antonio se compromete a proporcionar un acceso significativo. Para
solicitar una traducción, interpretación, modificaciones, adaptaciones u otras ayudas o
servicios auxiliares, comuníquese al 210-207-8911, servicio para las personas con
problemas auditivos: 711, o CivilRightsOffice@sanantonio.gov. Aviso con 72 horas de
anticipación ayuda a asegurar disponibilidad.
San Antonio Martin Luther King Jr. Commission Members
Dwayne Robinson – Chair | Dr. Doshie Piper – Vice Chair
La Tonia Burton – Secretary | Charles Johnson – Treasurer
Frankie Trynoski – District 2 Staff Representative
Anastasia Nunn – Budget/Finance Chair | Ananda Thomas – Fundraising Chair
Valerie Reiffert – Outreach Chair | Rev. Debra Seward – March Chair
Mia Morris – Commemorative Progam Chair
Maria-Fernanda Rodriguez – Youth Program Chair
Dr. Wanita Mercer – Scholarship Programs Chair
Francine Prosser-Johnson – Public Awards Chair
Harold Moore, Mary A. Fulton-Moore – Wreath-Laying Co-Chairs
Judy Lackritz – Interfaith Chair | Trent Breitung – Communications Chair
Bishop Rosa Wilson – Pre-March Worship Chair
Patricia Mejia – Community Recognition Luncheon Chair
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