RESO Conf the Mayor’s Reappt of Stephanie Patton, a Duval County Resident, to the Sex Trafficking Survivors Leadership Council, Pursuant to Sec 96.103 (Membership; Terms; Composition), Ch 96 (Sex Trafficking Survivors Leadership Council), Ord Code, for a 2nd Full Term Ending 5/31/27 (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) 1/13/26 CO Introduced: R 1/20/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 1/27/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/17/26 R Approve 7-0 2/24/26 CO Approve 17-0
Summary
This resolution confirms the Mayor's reappointment of Stephanie Patton to the Sex Trafficking Survivors Leadership Council for a second full term, ending May 31, 2027. Ms. Patton, a Duval County resident and sex trafficking survivor, has served on the council since her initial appointment. She has a background in business development, volunteer coordination, and peer recovery services, and has received recognition as Florida's 2021 Survivor Advocate of the Year. During her first term, Ms. Patton attended 64% of the council's meetings. The Sex Trafficking Survivors Leadership Council is an advisory body tasked with investigating the root causes of sex trafficking in the city and developing measures to prevent it. This reappointment has no direct fiscal impact on the City.