Committee confirms county and city appointments, including pedestrian-and-bicycle advisory member

The committee confirmed two appointments during its Jan. 8 session.

Caroline Gomez Tom, county board supervisor for District 14 and a current member of the County Board of Health, was reappointed by the mayor to the Board of Health. Deputy Commissioner Tyler Weber praised her attendance and alignment with county services; Alderman Moore moved confirmation and the motion carried.

Claire Enders, transportation coordinator for aging and disability services at the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services, introduced herself and said she uses public transit, walking and bicycling and seeks to represent aging and disability communities on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee. Members welcomed her experience with protected bike lanes and traffic calming; Alderwoman Moore moved confirmation and the motion carried without objection.