PRESENTER: Presenter
Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary
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Approval of the appointment of Bret Bradberry and Tera Thompson to the Regional Workforce Education Alliance (RWEA) for two (2) vacant At Large seats with terms ending 05-31-2028 and Eric Kennedy for one (1) unexpired At Large seat with a term ending 05-31-2027.
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DEPARTMENT: City Secretary
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of New Braunfels City Council and the City of Seguin City Council have established the Regional Workforce Education Alliance ("RWEA") as a strategic group for clear communication, aligned efforts, collaboration, and targeted support for workforce education efforts.
The Alliance shall consist of ten (10) members. Five (5) members shall be appointed by the City Council of the City of New Braunfels and five (5) members shall be appointed by the City Council of the City of Seguin. Members shall represent workforce industries within the region. Ex Officio members represent regional school districts and post-secondary educational institutions; they are active voting members. All members, except Ex Officio Members, shall serve a two (2) year term.
The City Secretary’s Office received 13 applications from February 1, 2026, through March 31, 2026. The Ad Hoc Committee is recommending Bret Bradberry and Tera Thompson for two (2) terms ending 05-31-2028 and Eric Kennedy for one (1) unexpired At Large seat with a term ending 05-31-2027.
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Appointments to the Regional Workforce Education Alliance require approval from council.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☒Organizational Excellence ☐Community Well-Being ☐N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Fiscal Impact.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend the appointment of three (3) Individuals to the Regional Workforce Education Alliance.