CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE
CITY COUNCIL
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: All Councilors
FROM: Chris Sylvan, Neighborhood Liaison Office of Neighborhood Coordination
SUBJECT: title
Staff Recommendation to Appoint Mr. Richard Johnson to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board
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DATE: April 1, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of ?9-4-1-5 of the Police Oversight Ordinance, City Council staff recommends the appointment of Mr. Richard Johnson to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board.
APPOINTEE NAME TERM
Richard Johnson February 2, 2024
10651 Summercrest Drive NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114
If appointed, Mr. Johnson will be filling a vacancy and serving his first full term which will expire on February 2, 2024, and he will be eligible for re-appointment for another three-year term.
Mr. Johnson is currently employed as the Pastor and Co-Founder of The Living Water Miracle Center. As an active community leader, Mr. Johnson has worked through his ministry helping to feed the food insecure residents of Albuquerque. Mr. Johnson has also helped people with their drug addictions by providing counseling and help with other issues in the hope of breaking the cycle of addiction. Mr. Johnson spends time during the day of his working hours in contact with people who are at higher risk of experiencing interactions with law enforcement. Mr. Johnson's interest in serving on the CPOA Board comes from the fact that he feels that he can bring a different perspective to the Board because of his close ties to the community and help bridge the gap between the community and law enforcement.
Current Board Membership:
Name Term
Eric Nixon 02/02/2024
Eric Olivas 02/02/2024
Vacant 02/02/2024
Chantal Galloway 02/02/2022
Tara Armijo-Prewitt 02/02/2022
Vacant 02/02/2022
Douglas Mitchell 02/02/2023
Dr. William J. Kass 02/02/2023
Vacant 02/02/2023
Per the Ordinance, the Board composition is to consist of ni...
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