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Durham Mayor’s Hispanic/Latino Committee (MHLC) Meeting

January 15, 2026 · Durham, NC
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-01-08 (PDF, 8 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.durhamnc.gov ↗
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Attendees

Africa Dutor (Member)
Maria Padilla (Member)
Marianella McCole (Member)
Bryan Rodriguez (Member)
Oraly Spatz (Member)
Suzy Marcial (Member)
Victor Ayeni (Member)
Heydi Andino (Member)
Cristobal Alvarez (Member)
Junior Sarmiento (Member)
Giseli Ordonez (Member)
Josue Cordova (Chair)
✓ Present: 12/12

Decisions

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Chair Josue Cordova at 6:30 PM.

#2

Roll Call / Attendance

Members present were noted.

#3

Approval of Prior Minutes

The minutes from the December 11, 2025 MHLC meeting were reviewed and approved.

#4

Mayor’s Office / City Liaison Update

The committee discussed the new role of Councilwoman Javiera Caballero as Vice Mayor / Mayor Pro Tempore.

#5

Annual Report – Status and Direction

The committee discussed the preparation of the MHLC Annual Report.

#6

Membership and Integration

The committee discussed the importance of diverse representation and effective integration of new members.

#7

Orientation, Onboarding, and Procedures

The committee discussed deficiencies in onboarding and agreed on the need for a structured orientation process.

#8

Motions and Votes

Motions were made and voted on.

#9

Committee and Initiative Reports

Reports were given by various committees.