Durham Mayor’s Hispanic/Latino Committee (MHLC) Meeting
January 15, 2026 · Durham, NC
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
#3
Approval of Prior Minutes
The minutes from the December 11, 2025 MHLC meeting were reviewed and approved.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#6
Membership and Integration
The committee discussed the importance of diverse representation and effective integration of new members.