San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingSan Antonio, TX · September 16, 2024
Agenda
City of San Antonio
AGENDA
San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission
Meeting
Carver Branch Library
Monday, September 16, 2024 6:00 pm 3350 E. Commerce
San Antonio, TX 78220
A QUORUM OF THE SAN ANTONIO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMISSION
IS ANTICIPATED TO MEET AT CARVER BRANCH LIBRARY 3350 E. COMMERCE SA,
TX 78220 ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024, AT 6:00 PM. ONCE A QUORUM IS
ESTABLISHED, THE SAN ANTONIO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMISSION
SHALL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
1. Roll Call: Secretary, La Tonia Burton
2. Call to Order: Commission Chair, Dwayne Robinson
3. Opening Prayer: March Chair, Rev. Debra Seward
4. Opening Dr. Martin Luther King Quote: Treasurer, Charles Johnson
5. Approval of minutes for the August 19, 2024 meeting
6. Remarks and Announcements from District 2 City Councilmember and City
Liaisons:
a. The Honorable Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, District 2 Councilmember
b. Frankie Trynoski, District 2 Staff Representative for Councilman Jalen McKee-
Rodriguez
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
b. Payment request process
9. Committee Chair Updates: Present any necessary updates in order of the Roll
Call
10. Event Calendar Update
11. Briefing and possible action on prospective partnership with San Antonio
African-American Community Archive Museum (SAAACAM) on “Solidarity
Now! 1968 Poor People’s Campaign” Smithsonian Exhibit September 20th to
December 14, 2025
12. Briefing and Possible Action on 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations
theme – Dr. Jennifer Mata, Director, City of San Antonio Department of
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
13. Briefing and possible action on roles, responsibilities, and event calendar for
commission members and City of San Antonio support – Dr. Jennifer Mata,
Director, City of San Antonio Department of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion &
Accessibility
14. Closing Prayer: Pre-March Worship Chair, Bishop Rosa Wilson
15. Closing Dr. Martin Luther King Quote: Community Recognition Luncheon
Chair - Patricia Mejia
16. 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 Program Chair
Maria-Fernanda Rodriguez – Youth Programs 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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