https://cbbrooklyn.cityofnewyork.us/cb17/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/07/Feb-Minutes-2025-Commerce-minutes.docx This committee has been combined with Land Use/Rezoning Community Board 17 is the only community in Brooklyn excluded from the City’s Quality Housing Program (“Contextual Zoning”), a program created
Committees
Postal Services
Chairperson: Kenrick Wescott Meetings: Ad Hoc
Budget
Chairperson: Daniel McCabe Meetings: Ad Hoc The Budget Committee is responsible for preparing, presenting, and monitoring the community board’s budget. This committee is also responsible for the collection, development, and
Personnel
Chairperson: Rose Graham Meetings: Ad Hoc Functions of the Personnelle Committee are done in cooperation with the District Manager, the Treasurer of the Board, and the Chairperson of the Budget
Land Use/Re-Zoning
Chairperson: Kwame Afreh Co- Chairperson: Melanie Wilkerson Meetings: Monthly, 1st Thursday The Land Use Committee advocates for matters regarding planning, district development, and land use. In accordance with the New
Transportation & Public Safety
Chairperson: Khadijat Oluwo Meetings: Monthly, 4th Wednesday The Transportation Committee advocates for matters concerning roadway maintenance and street repair, traffic control, transportation franchises, and public transportation. The committee also advocates
Communications
Chairperson: Meetings: Ad Hoc The Communications Committee is an ad hoc (as needed) committee responsible for developing, implementing, and updating Community Board 17’s communications outreach, social networking accounts, and electronic
Youth & Education
Chairperson: Gail Grandison Who We Are The Youth & Education Committee of Community Board 17 is dedicated to uplifting young people and strengthening educational opportunities. We work closely with schools,
Commerce
Chairperson: Hassan Bakiriddin Meetings: Monthly, 3rd Tuesday The Commerce Committee keeps residents abreast of topics that relate to local merchants, vendors, and shoppers. This committee reviews liquor license applications, including
Block Association
Chairperson: Dr. Carol Reneau, Dr. Natalie Ferguson Meetings: Ad Hoc, 4th Thursday The Block Association Committee is an ad hoc (as needed) Committee that helps neighbors in Community Board 17