Raul Chavez new Resident Commissioner; Joe Fernandez and Kevin Quinn reappointed.
On Monday, March 30, 2009, the Honorable John Cook, Mayor of El Paso, appointed Raul Chavez as Resident Commissioner and reappointed banker Joe Fernandez and Kevin Quinn to the Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, Texas. The un-paid appointments are effective for three years in which they will set policies and manage contracts for the $75 million agency.
Commissioners Fernandez, Quinn and Chavez promised to uphold the oath of their positions in front of Mayor Cook and members of HACEP’s management team at the Alamito Terrace mid-rise apartment community on South St. Vrain. Businesswoman Sue Pratt and lawyer Lynn Coyle will continue their terms as HACEP Vice-Chair and Commissioner, respectively.
“It gives me great pride to appoint Mr. Chavez as the Resident Commissioner because he has dedicated many years toward improving the quality of life of his fellow residents at the Weber Community where he resides,” said Mayor Cook. “I am confident his experience of helping others will benefit all residents of HACEP in his new position.”
Mr. Chavez is a life-long El Pasoan. After graduating Jefferson High School in 1950, he immediately enlisted and served in the 36 Ranger Group as a Sergeant. Upon this return to the States in 1954, Mr. Chavez worked as an electrical engineer and is now very active in the VFW. He has served as Commander at Post for the Socorro VFW from 1992 – 1997, and is now the Quarter Master at the Ysleta VFW Post #6388. He is also a member of the Military Order of Cooties.
Mr. Chavez has lived in the Webber Community for the past 11 years and was recently re-elected President of the Resident Council. Under his direction, Mr. Chavez is organizing co-ed youth soccer leagues to compete against other public housing communities, and has recruited fellow Webber residents to participate as coaches. Other resident initiatives under his care are a monthly clean up day to assist disabled and elderly residents, and he plans on organizing a youth basketball program.
“A good Commissioner is a good communicator who always lets other people talk first before answering,” Mr. Chavez said. “That way you have a better idea what’s on their mind, especially with children. It’s all about treating people right.”
Mr. Chavez succeeds former Resident Commissioner Reyna Brantner, who served four years on the HACEP Board of Commissioners. Mayor Cook presented Ms. Brantner with an award of appreciation for her dedicated service at the beginning of the ceremony.
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