February 24, 2006

TO: Lawrence City Commissioners

FROM:         Dennis “Boog” Highberger, Mayor

RE:              Appointments to boards and commissions

I recommend the following individuals for the appointments listed below.  I have included phone numbers, if available.  Please feel free to call any of them to discuss their potential appointments.  I believe they are willing to answer your questions or receive any comments you might have.

Housing Needs Task Force:

Appoint the following members:

§ Dennis “Boog” Highberger, Mayor – City of Lawrence, 843.0995

§ Barbara Huppee, LDGCO Housing Authority, 842.8110 ext. 2250

§ Carrie Lindsey, League of Women Voters

§ Dennis Constance, Kaw Valley Living Wage Alliance

§ Chanette Kirby, Kaw Valley Living Wage Alliance

§ Bill Yanek, Lawrence Association of Realtors

§ Bob Santee, Santee Denning Construction Co., 842.8470

§ Rebecca Buford, Tenants to Homeowners

§ Mary Grob, Douglas County Bank, 865.1092

§ Gwen Klingenberg, Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods, 838.9197

§ Lavern Squier, Chamber of Commerce, 865.4411

I am still awaiting confirmation from one additional appointee to the task force.