Department of Senior Affairs Advisory Council
Purpose:
- Promote awareness and education on senior issues, increasing community involvement and commitment to seniors.
- Advocate on behalf of seniors, ensuring the senior population is represented and the policies support the mission of the Department of Senior Affairs.
- Support the program development by acting as the ears and eyes of the Department, assessing needs and skills of seniors, become knowledgeable of available services in the community, assessing and giving recommendations on program development and delivery of services and supporting the funding development activities.
- Support the development of strategic alliances, identifying and encouraging essential partnerships between DSA and other entities.
Membership
The Advisory Council consists of twelve (12) voting members, eight (8) appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council, two (2) appointed by the Bernalillo County Commission, one (1) member appointed by the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, one (1) member appointed by the Village of Tijeras.
Apply to serve on the DSA Advisory Council. Note: the application process includes a background check.
Current Members
Representing the City of Albuquerque
Onastine Jaramillo, Vice Chair; Louis Carlentine; Stever Borbas; Barbara Carmona-Young; Joie Glenn; Lucy Lopez; Allison Weber; Vacant
Representing Bernalillo County
Greg Lopez; Evan Thompson, Chair
Representing the Village of Los Ranchos
Vacant
Representing the Village of Tijeras
Richard Garcia
2020 Schedule of Meetings
| Date | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2020 | Virtual | Zoom Link in Public Announcement |
| September 21, 2020 | Virtual | Zoom Link in Public Announcement |
| October 19, 2020 | Virtual | Zoom Link in Public Announcement |
| November 16, 2020 | Virtual | Zoom Link in Public Announcement |
Business meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at noon. Changes of time and place are at the discretion of the Council. Call 505-764-6469 for more information.
* Please note that there are no meetings in August or December.