The Deerfield Beach City Commission approved a resolution appointing Suzanne Folks as a regular member of the African American Heritage Committee. The vote occurred after public comment raised objections to the removal or non-reappointment of a prior member, Sandra Jackson.

During public comment Dan Hurst and Sandra Jackson said the replacement appeared politically motivated and recounted past objections to board staffing decisions. Diane Chisholm, speaking in support of public service, described her own volunteer record and asked the commission to consider community service when making appointments.

Vice Mayor Droski responded from the dais that the decision to replace Jackson was not political. She cited an incident in which, she said, Jackson used inappropriate language toward a vendor while representing the city in uniform and said conduct—not politics—was the reason for the change.

After discussion the commission moved and seconded approval of item 4 (appointment of Suzanne Folks). The motion passed on a voice vote with recorded "aye" and no recorded opposition during the item discussion.

The resolution on the agenda was titled "A resolution of the City Commission, City of Deerfield Beach, Florida approving Suzanne Folks as a regular member of the African American Heritage Committee and providing for an effective date." No financial impact was reported on the agenda. Public commenters requested clearer notification to prior board members regarding reappointments and expressed concern about politicization of volunteer appointments.

The commission chair and staff noted that not every prior member is automatically reappointed and that appointment processes follow local procedures.

No legal authority beyond the governing appointment/resolution language on the agenda was cited in the public record.