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Alachua County Historical Commission (ACHC) provides leadership in identifying, preserving, and interpreting the County's history and historic sites. The Historical Commission is advisory to BoCC on matters regarding County history.  The Mission of the ACHC is to “Promote, Preserve, and protect Alachua County’s historic resources.” Although the ACHC positions are named Citizen-at-large, the founding Resolution says this about selection criteria: “Knowledge of local history is the main criteria for appointment. Applicants are encouraged from local history organizations The Historical Commission is currently operating under Resolution 09-062 (July 2009) and Resolution 19-32 (March 2019).  The sunset date was extended to December 31, 2025, by Resolution on Sept. 27, 2022.  

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Mission Statement: To promote, preserve and protect Alachua County’s historic resources.
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Name Position Term Start Term End Status Appointed By
Barr, Melanie Citizen at Large 01 May 2022 30 Apr 2025 Active BoCC
Cheeseborough, Jerald Citizen at Large 23 May 2023 30 Apr 2025 Active
Gordon, Dr. Jacob Citizen at Large 27 Sep 2022 30 Apr 2025 Active BoCC
Hof-mahoney, Kaitlyn Citizen at Large 23 May 2023 30 Apr 2026 Active
Kirkman, Karen Citizen at Large 01 May 2022 30 May 2024 Expiring BoCC
White, Cynthia Citizen at Large 23 May 2023 30 Apr 2026 Active BoCC
Wood, Ashley Citizen at Large 01 May 2022 30 Apr 2025 Active BoCC
Baumstein, Barry Citizen at Large 28 Feb 2023 30 Apr 2024 Expired BoCC
Thompson, Gwenyth Citizen at Large 01 May 2021 30 Apr 2024 Expired BoCC

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