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TO: The City Council
FROM: Office of the Mayor
DATE: November 2, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the reappointments of Sherrill Dodson-Lewis, Meloyne Wimbley and the appointment of Gabriel Robinson to the Aurora Housing Authority Board.
DISCUSSION:
The Aurora Housing Authority (AHA) Board was not subject to the Chapter 2 revisions since they exist due to a state statute.
The nomination brought forth today represents two veteran candidates and one new appointment
Sherrill Dodson-Lewis, a ward 9 resident to serve a third term.
Meloyne Wimbley, a ward 6 resident to serve a fourth term.
Gabriel Robinson, a ward 7 resident to serve a first term.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving the reappointments of Sherrill Dodson-Lewis, Meloyne Wimbley and the appointment of Gabriel Robinson to the Aurora Housing Authority Board.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances provides that the Mayor, shall, with the approval of the City Council, appoint the members of the advisory boards and commissions of the City; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, the Mayor has notified the City Council of the appointment of the individual listed in Exhibit A thru C of this resolution to the Aurora Housing Authority Board and to the term therein enumerated, and has requested the City Council’s approval of said appointment; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, the Mayor has notified the City Council of the appointment of the individual listed in Exhibit A thru C of this resolution to the Aurora Housing Authority Board and to the term therein enumerated, and has requested the City Council’s approval of said appointment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the appointee set forth in Exhibits A thru C of this resolution possess the necessary qualifications to serve in the position to which they have been nominated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows that the appointment of the individual listed in Exhibit A Thru C of this resolution shall be and hereby approved.