New chair Julie Reyes: I am up to the challenge of running Community Board 8

Already beginning her new role, leader wants more public involvement

By Eric Harvey

Posted 7/20/23

For newly named Community Board 8 Chair Julie Reyes, being in charge means holding back on her own opinions and hearing all sides first. The longtime board member and Realtor at Grand Lux Realty was voted unanimously on June 30 to succeed Laura Spalter, who termed out.

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