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Charter Review: Who Are The 11 People Tasked With Molding Century’s Future?

As Century considers a charter review that would will shape and mold the future of the town’s government for decades to come, 11 local residents have been appointed  to serve on a charter review committee.

Ten people submitted their written applications during the legally-noticed period, and the council appointed one additional person to the committee.

The committee will be tasked with exploring the town charter – the document that establishes the town, outlines its powers and spells out how it should operate. The current Century charter has not been updated in almost 40 years. An official first meeting of the committee has not yet been scheduled.

The members of the charter review committee bring decades of experience, decades of calling Century home and a passion to see a major turnaround that leads to making Century a better place.

Charter Review Committee Members

Shelisa McCall Abraham is a team mentor that has 28 years experience in the financial services industry. She has lived in Century for 11 years. “I was born in Century and I love this town. When I moved back four years ago, I did so with high expectations. After reading the grand jury report, I was disheartened and desperately searched for a way to help ‘my town’. I believe brining my experience and background to this commission is one way I can help.”

Mary H. Bourgeois is a local business owner and was born and raised in Century. She serves at the president of the Century Area Chamber of Commerce and has 40 years of experience in real estate, a rental business, restaurant and retail. She said she could “contribute to the future of the town, increase efficiency and effectiveness of local town government, ensure compliance with Florida statutes, and eliminate potential misinterpretations of the charger to include duties of the mayor, council and town staff.”

Cheryl Boutwell is a retired from the Department of Defense with 30 years progressive human resources and IT experience. She has lived in Century for seven years with her husband Ben, who is a member of the Century Town Council. Cheryl Boutwell also serves as a Byrneville Elementary board member and is treasurer of Century Hope Gardens. “I believe my extensive experience within the military environment, dealing with regulations, policies and procedures could lend itself to charter development.”

Michelle Cunningham is self employed and part owner of a local beauty supply business. She has experience that includes convenience store manager and a computer programmer. She is vice-chair of the Century Hope Garden, and has lived in Century for 25 years. “I would like to be personally involved in the shaping of Century. To be able to assist in the governmental process would be a great honor and a growing experience and I believe I could be of some help in making Century a greater place to live.”

Evelyn Hammond, is a former council member, former mayor and is now retired. She was working for the town during when the first charter was created. She is a lifetime resident. “I feel because of my experience in city government, I would be able to be an asset to this commission.”

Janice M. Jennings is a Century native and has live in Century for seven consecutive years. Now retired, she has served on the board of directors of the Community Action Program and worked in a project management. “As a concerned citizen, I believe that my degree in business management and my masters in organizational management I have experience in resolutions and being able to work as a team member.”

Dynette Lewis worked in accounts payable and payroll positions. She has lived in Century for 51 years. “I would like to serve because I am a citizen of the Century community and I am very passionate about what goes on in Century, I would live to offer my services however possible to make positives change to help Century move toward the future.”

Eunice McKinney is a retired public employee that has lived in Century for 26 years. She spent decades as an operations and management consultant, contract manager and other positions with the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Department of Labor. “I live here and know that I can use my acquired skills and abilities to make a contribution to the problem solving process. I certainly want this town to prosper again. Every resident probably feels the same.”

Delores Wright Miley was born in Century, and she retired in Century in 2009. She worked in banking for 42 years advancing from teller to branch manager. “I love Century. I am not familiar with the old charter, but I am eager to help improve my community and serve.”

Jennifer Read has worked in tech support for 15 years and has lived in Century for 41 years. “I want to see Century continue to succeeds as a town. I have lived here all my life. And I love this town and the people in it.”

Helen Mincy was the 11th person appointed to the committee without submitting an application. As a result, her information was not available.