Pauline Downing via Bonnie Denis redacted — File 22-2137

1 Adrienne Pomeroy From: bonnie denis Sent: Thursday, March 3, 2022 3:38 PM To: Adrienne Pomeroy Subject: Recommendation of Pauline Downing to the SCPD Attachments: Pauline Downing SCPD Commissioner Questions.pdf Dear Adrienne, The Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities requests that Pauline Downing be put forth to Mayor Katjana Ballantyne to be considered for appointment to the Commission. This candidate has shown interest in the Commission for well over 15 years and had expressed interest in joining to the long previous ADA Coordinator, Betsy Allen, as well as Nency Salamoun. Despite numerous challenges in receiving necessary accommodations, Pauline has continued to be engaged and was unanimously voted in as an Associate Commissioner at the last SCPD meeting. She would provide much needed perspective to the Commission as a blind person who is active in the community. Please find enclosed materials related to this request. Thank you for your consideration, Bonnie Denis Chair, Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities