Board Information

Name EXPANDED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM GOVERNING COMMISSION, WEST SIDE
Function To serve as the governing body of the West Side Expanded Mental Services Program approved by voters in Chicago's North Lawndale, East Garfield Park, West Garfield Park, and the Near West Side on November 8, 2016 for the purpose of creating a local mental health services tax district to expand mental health services in the area of the district.
Composition Mayoral Appointments: 4   Ex Officio Members: 0   Other: 5
City Council Approval Not Required
Legal Authority 405 ILCS 22/15; and voter referendum adopted November 8, 2016.

Membership

Member Name Term Expires Appointed by
Derek T Brown 02/01/2025 Mayor
Jamil E Brown 02/01/2026 Mayor
Michelle Byrd Continuing Appointment Other
Barbara J Evans 02/01/2026 Mayor
Claudea Heise Continuing Appointment Other
Robin Jones-Watson Continuing Appointment Other
Janice Oda-Gray Continuing Appointment Other
Michele Packard Continuing Appointment Mayor
Zashandra Wright Continuing Appointment Other

The information on this site is current as of March 26, 2024