Cultural Relations Advisory Board

Cultural Relations Advisory Board

The purpose of the Cultural Relations Advisory Board is to advise the City Commission related to or affecting communities of color within Dodge City, to monitor the policies and practices of the City of Dodge City to issue fair and equitable application, and to act as a resource for intercultural awareness, education, and celebration among all people. 

The Board shall consist of eleven members who shall serve a 3-year term and may be allowed to succeed themselves. 

The Board meets the third Wednesday of every month (excluding December) at 10:00 am in the East Training Room of the Historic Santa Fe Depot (201 E Wyatt Earp Blvd). 
View all agendas.         View the most recent agenda.

Important Documents:
CRAB Meeting

2026 Calendar of CRAB Meetings (subject to change)

Board Members

Name Term Expires
 Length of Term
Cargill designee - Jose Ramos
 1-31-2027 3 years
USD 443 designee  - Brenda Carmona
 1-31-2027 3 years
Chamber of Commerce designee - Karla Lees
 1-31-2027 3 years
National Beef designee - Esmeralda Soto 1-31-2028 3 years
Genesis Health designee - Perla Lopez 1-31-2028 3 years
Ministerial Fellowship Designee- Joel Tuchez 1-31-2028 3 years
Catholic Charities of SWKS - Debbie Snapp 1-31-2028 3 years
United Way designee - Kristin Hines, MPA 1-31-2029 3 years
Dodge City Community College/Adult Learning Center - Holly Mercer 1-31-2029 3 years
At Large - Yarisel Sanchez 1-31-2029  3 years
At Large - Nympha Marvilla 1-31-2029 3 years
Staff Rep. Roxana Arjon
Contact: 620-225-8100 opt. 6 or roxanaa@dodgecity.org
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