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Paul D. Kratz
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Jean Stothert,Mayor
Honorable President
and Members of the City Council,
Attached is a Resolution requested by Mayor Jean Stothert appointing James E. Hunter to the
Human Rights and Relations Board to serve a one-year term which shall begin on March 7,
2016, and expire on March 6, 2017. Mr. Hunter's candidate response form and résumé are
attached to provide additional information.
Your favorable consideration of this request is appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Peters
Deputy City Attorney
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BOARD/COMMISSION CANDIDATE RESPONSE FORM AND OATH
I wish to be considered for appointment to the following board(s) and or commission(s) and submit the
following information:
Name/s of Board or Commission: (List one or more)
Human Rights & Relations Board
Laste Name: Hunter First name: James Middle Initial: E
Home address: 2425 Mary Street City: Omaha
ZIP: 68112 State: NE
Home Phone: 402-451-8866 Work Phone: 402-342-4418 Fax:
Email: drjamesehunter@yahoo.com City Council District: 2
Sex: Male
Race/Ethnicity/Disability (optional): Black
Business Name: 011ie Webb Inc. Job Title: Job Developer
Business Address: 1914 So. 42nd Street
City: Omaha Zip: 68105 State: NE
Where would you like us to direct your correspondence? (check box)
Home ✓®or El Business
®✓ My appointment to the above named Board or Commission and term of service to the City would not
conflict with my professional or personal interests.
Name— Print or Type James E. Hunter Date: 5/6/14
Please return this completed form along with a copy of your resume to:
Carrie Murphy
Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications
carrie.murphy@ci.omaha.ne.us
1819 Farnam Street, Suite 300 Omaha,
Nebraska 68183
Fax: 402-444-6059
If you would like to be considered for an appointment to a board or commission, 1
complete this form,the oath(page 2)and submit along with your resume or bio.
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Omaha Home Rule Charter section 8.08 requires that the City's Mayor, all Council members, and "all officers and
employees of the city"take a certain oath,as described on the attached oath form. To ensure the legal effectiveness of
our board members'actions,we are asking all board members to review,sign the oath below in the presence of a
notary. If you do not have a notary readily available,the City Clerk's office, LC level,City Council offices in the Civic
Center,will notarize the form for you. A copy or facsimile should be sent to Carrie Murphy to place on file with the City
Clerk's office. If the form is given directly to the City Clerk's office,send a copy to Carrie Murphy as well.
OATH
I, James E. Hunter , do solemnly swear (affirm)that I will support the Constitution of the United States and
the Constitution of the State of Nebraska, against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and
allegiance to the same;that I take this obligation freely and without mental reservation or purpose of evasion;and that I
will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of the office of member of the Human Rights & Relations Board
according to law and to the best of my ability. And I do further swear(affirm)that I will not knowingly commit any act of
treason against the government of the United States or of this state during such time as am in this position. So help me
God. •
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on I ' i 1 , 20/5i by
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if the board has authority under our charter or is paid from City funds, then an oath must be completed. 11/2011
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James Edward Hunter, D.D.
2425 Mary Street
Omaha Nebraska 68112
(402) 238-8956
drjamesehunter@yahoo.com
Employment History:
011ie Webb Center Inc.
October 2013 to Present
• Work one on one with individuals with job searching, resume writing and mock
interviews.
• Establish relationships with business and organizations to partner with 011ie
Webb to consider hiring our clients.
• Track and maintain a web based data collection program.
Integrated Life Choices
April 2013 to October 2013
• Assist mentally challenged individuals with routine daily living chores
• Work one on one with individuals with job searching, resume writing and mock
interviews.
• Give out meds when needed.
• Plan outings for individuals to engage them into the community.
• Monitor and document all behaviors into the data collections program daily.
Jacob's Place/ Branching Out Program Manager
March 2012 to September 2012
• Responsible for 16 full and a part-time staff/Hiring and Training
• Responsible for the care of 18 on site participants at Jacob's Place (Transitional
Living ages 17- 21)
• Managed the day to day services offer to over 100 participants in the Branching
Out program. (Community Transitional Living Program ages 14-21)
• Maintain the budget for both programs
Jacob's Place/Omaha Home for Boys, Training Specialist
January 2011 to March 2012
• Provides training to youth in the computer lab relating to resume writing, job
searches, various on-line assessments, budgeting, etc.
• Utilizes approved curriculum to provide training/education to youth in the
learning center.
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• Closely monitors the behavior of students; enforces policies for appropriate
use of the Internet; provides documentation to IL Specialists relating to youth
for input into the Evolv system.
• Performs any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as
needed basis.
• Conducts pre and post testing assessments on the Ansel! Casey, Daniel
Memorial, Survey Monkey, & Career Connection as well as in-class testing
over training materials.
• Responsible for documenting all test results into Electronic Data Base
(Evolv).
• Responsible for coordinating G.E.D training for youth with community
partners.
• Responsible for communicating with the treatment team the educational
needs of youth.
• Responsible for providing any pre-entry test such as Compass, ASVAB,
G.E.D, etc.
Case Manager, Youth Build Program/Goodwill
February 2010 to June 2011
• Managed a caseload of 50 out of school youth that meet required eligibility for
the YouthBuild program.
• Worked with youth to coordinate services that will prepare them for
educational options, occupational learning and or employment opportunities.
• Assist with outreach and recruitment of potential participant.
• Maintain database tracking worksites, placements, retention, etc.
Adjunct Faculty Staff/Transition Specialist-Mentor, Metro Community College
2007 to 2010
• Teach RLDS classes on campus, online and at Douglas County Corrections
• Facilitate the Transition Services for the Fort Campus — duties include;
Assisting students with post secondary goals
Assisted GED and inner city youth in making the transition to college.
• Responsible for coordinating college and career workshops,
Providing ongoing analysis and evaluation of students performance bench
marks and other outcomes.
Serve as a liaison to Metro's guidance counselors, and other community
agencies. Implement new strategies and provide advocacy for programs
participants.
Program Manager, Omaha Healthy Start
2001 to 2008
• Responsible for the daily operations of federal government subsidized
program operated by the Charles Drew Health Center.
• Established and facilitates the volunteer General Council Board for OHS
program and coordinate all programs for community input and involvement
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• Representative of the OHS at all national, regional and local functions to
promote, educate and engage individuals in the emergent need for program.
• Provided board of directors training for community volunteers.
Radio Announcer, KCRO Radio Station (Gospel)
2004 to Present
• Producer and announcer one weekly radio program
Executive Assistant to the National President, Mad Dads Inc.
1995 to 2001
• Member of the National Expansion Team which reviewed potential locations
for Mad Dad Chapters across the United States
• Point person for all logistics for all conventions and national meetings
• Responsible for the daily operations of national office of Mad Dads, Inc.
• Coordinated programs and community involvement in the National Office of
Mad Dads, Inc. and Omaha Chapter
Family Support Specialist, Better Living Counseling Service
1990 to 1995
Family Support Specialist, White's Counseling
1985 to 1990
Education:
High School: Central High Omaha Nebraska
College: Nebraska College of Business, University of Nebraska at Omaha,
Grace Valley Theological Seminary, Lubbock, TX
Degree: Master's in Theology & Doctorate in Theology.
Certificates/Affiliations:
Certified Trainer CPR & First Aid — National Safety Council
Additional Information:
I currently serve as the Executive Director for the Other Ship Foundation in Omaha NE.
I am currently a Community Committee member for the Omaha Police Department
Northeast Precinct.
Founder and President of Abundant Living Ministries. I pastored this church for 5 years.
The church was located in the East Omaha area.
Co-Founder and C.O.O. of Abundant Living Counseling & Ministries Inc.
I am the past Chapter President for the North Omaha Optimist Club.
Hobbies:
Golf, Travel, Reading, Movies
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References:
Barbara Mitchell Pastor, Tabernacle of Faith C.O.G.I.C. 402-451-4767 35 years
Bobby Loud Metro Community College 402-208-7620 7 years
Marshall McGhee Pastor, Agape Fellowship Ministries 402-578-5024 31 years
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TO: PAUL D. KRATZ, City Attorney DATE ASSIGNED 02/19/16
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REQUEST BEING MADE BY:
_ Brandi Preston Mayor's Office 402-444-6274
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TIME LINE: (Due Date) Council Agenda: Tuesday, March 1st, 2016
(ALLOW 12 WORKING DAYS FROM DATE RECEIVED BY LAW DEPARTMENT)
REQUEST FOR: Appoint James Hunter to the Human Rights and Relations Board
DETAILS: (Please Do NOT State "See Attached". Details Should Appear On This Page and May Continue On To A Second Page.
The Mayor asks the Council to confirm the appointment of James Hunter to the Human Rights and Relations
Board. The thFec year term will begin on March 7th, 2016 and expire on March 6th,�
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C-25A CITY OF OMAHA
LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER
Omaha,Nebraska
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
WHEREAS, Section 4.04 of the Omaha City Charter created and established a
Human Rights and Relations Board; and,
WHEREAS,Section 4.04 of the Omaha City Charter empowers the Mayor to appoint
candidates to be confirmed by the City Council as members of the Human Rights and Relations
Board; and,
WHEREAS,Mayor Jean Stothert has nominated James E.Hunter for appointment as
a member of the Human Rights and Relations Board, to serve a one-year term commencing on
March 7, 2016, and expiring March 6, 2017.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF OMAHA:
THAT,the nomination and appointment by Mayor Jean Stothert of James E.Hunter
as a member of the Human Rights and Relations Board, to serve a one-year term commencing on
March 7, 2016, and expiring March 6, 2017, be and hereby is confirmed and approved.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Resolution by
Res. that the nomination and appointment by
Mayor Jean Stothert of James E. Hunter as a
member of the Human Rights and Relations
Board,to serve a one-year term commencing on
March 7, 2016, and expiring March 6,2017,be
and hereby is confirmed and approved.
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Presented to City Council
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Adopted
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