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TO: City Council
FROM: Office of the Mayor
DATE: May 22, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the reappointments of Marc Straits, Fawn Clarke Peterson, and Natasha Ritsma as well as the appointment of Ginger Ingram to the Public Art Commission
DISCUSSION:
The nominations brought forth today represent three veteran candidates and one new candidate:
Marc Straits is a resident of the 4th Ward, if approved with be serving a third term.
Fawn Clarke Peterson is a resident of the 4th Ward, if approved with be serving a third term.
Natasha Ritsma is a non-resident of Aurora, if approved with be serving a second term.
Ginger Ingram is a resident of the 3rd Ward, is the Co-Owner of Grandma Bear's Daycare and local artist.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving the reappointments of Marc Straits, Fawn Clarke Peterson, and Natasha Ritsma as well as the appointment of Ginger Ingram to the Public Art Commission.
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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 reappointment of the individuals listed in Exhibits A through D of this resolution to the advisory board or commission and to the term therein enumerated, and has requested the City Council’s approval of said appointments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the appointees set forth in Exhibits A through D 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 appointments of the individuals listed in Exhibits A through D of this resolution shall be and hereby are approved