ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Two new members are joining Ithaca’s Community Police Board.

The group is welcoming Nikki Sayward and Benjamin Sandberg. Sayward will serve through 2026, and Sandberg will serve through 2027.

Ithaca Alderperson David Shapiro is optimistic about the appointments. He said Sayward and Sandberg seem like “good people” to serve on the board.

Ithaca’s Common Council unanimously approved the appointments on June 18.