Appointments could make life easier for commissions

City Council approved an unusually hefty batch of appointments last week – about 40 – most importantly, perhaps, for current members of the Ethics Commission, who will be joined by two new members. The commission has had trouble recently because of insufficient numbers to carry out its mission. Council Member José Velásquez appointed Alysa Nunez to the group, and Mayor Kirk Watson appointed Edward Espinoza. Watson also appointed former Austin American-Statesman editorial writer Alberta Phillips to the Planning Commission. Council Member Chito Vela appointed Yung-Ju Kim to the Board of Adjustment. All of the appointments can be found here.