San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingSan Antonio, TX · October 21, 2024
Agenda
of San Antonio
AGENDA
San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission
Executive Committee Meeting
Carver Branch Library
Monday, October 21, 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 3350 E. COMMERCE SA,
TX 78220 ON MONDAY OCTOBER 21, 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: March Chair, Debra Seward
4. Opening Dr. Martin Luther King Quote: Scholarship Programs Chair, Dr.
Wanita Mercer
5. Special welcome Carver Branch Library - D.L. Grant
6. Approval of minutes for the September 16, 2024 meeting
7. 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
8. Public Comment
9. Briefing on language and disability access considerations in event planning –
DEIA Department
10. Briefing and Possible Action on selecting the winner for the 2025 Art Contest–
DEIA Department
11. Briefing and Possible Action on the 2024-2025 Budget - Commission Chair,
Dwayne Robinson
a. Individual committee budget allocations
12. Briefing and Possible Action on the Commission’s participation in the October
27, 2024 Get Out the Vote Rally - Commission Chair, Dwayne Robinson
13. Briefing and Possible Action on selecting a vendor for 2025 MLK Events
Pictures and Video Production - Commission Chair, Dwayne Robinson
14. Briefing and Possible Action on the Commission agreeing to Host the Poor
People’s Exhibit with SAAACAM - Vice Chair, Dr. Doshie Piper
15. Events activities timelines – Vice Chair, Dr.Doshie Piper
16. Individual Committee Updates – All Commissioners
17. Closing Prayer: Youth Program Chair, Maria-Fernanda Rodriguez
18. Closing Dr. Martin Luther King Quote: Commission Chair, Dwayne Robinson
19. 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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