Hispanic Advisory Committee
The Hispanic Advisory Committee provides a platform for communication between the city's Hispanic community and the city’s elected and appointed representatives. Members of the committee are a point of contact for issues and concerns related to the City of Hermiston and committee meetings act as a forum for discussion. Members are active in resolving issues as they arrive and developing a stronger community and working to make Hermiston a truly inclusive city, respectful of all nationalities, races, ethnic groups, and cultures.
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Meetings
The committee usually meets the third Monday of each month, with the exception of some holidays and the months of June, July, August and December, at 7:00pm in the Library's meeting room. View the calendar.
Meeting minutes and agendas are available online
Committee Members
Committee Terms are 3 year terms running from July 1 to June 30 for the period specified below:
| Position | Name | Term Date |
|---|---|---|
Position #1 |
Mark Gomolski (Vice Chair) |
June 30, 2026 |
| Position #2 | Jessica De La Cruz | June 30, 2026 |
Position #3 |
Jesse Roa |
June 30, 2024 |
Position #4 |
Jose Garcia (Chair) |
June 30, 2025 |
Position #5 |
Alberto Munoz |
June 30, 2025 |
Youth Advisors:
-
Jayson Gutierrez
- Leslie Mendoza Romero
- Sarahi Gutierrez
- Yaneisy Perez
- Jeannine Heredia
City Representatives:
- Maria Duron & Roy Barron, City Councilors
- Mark Morgan & Lilly Alarcon-Strong, Staff Representatives
Photo Recognition Below:
- Hispanic Advisory Committee Members, from left to right: Jesse Roa; Vice Chair, Mark Gomolski; Chair, Jose Garcia; and Alberto Munoz
- The Hispanic Advisory Committee was presented with the National League of Cities' 2013 City Cultural Diversity Award.
