Press Release

James Mejía's Service On Denver Board Of Education Will Continue

June 1, 2001

Board of Education Member James Mejía said today his appointment as Manager of Denver's Department of Parks and Recreation will not affect his service to the Denver Board of Education.

Mejía was named Manager of Parks and Recreation by Mayor Wellington Webb this week. He will assume those duties on June 18.

"I'm excited about the new responsibilities and look forward to working in tandem with the school district on projects of mutual interest," said Mejía.

Mejía plans to continue his term (1999-2003) as an At-Large member of the Board of Education. He serves on the Finance and Audit Committee and the Contracting Committee.

James currently serves as Deputy Director of the Mayor's Office of Economic Development and International Trade.