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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Nicholas Richard-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: August 14, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Diane Almendarez to the Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board.
PURPOSE:
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BACKGROUND:
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DISCUSSION:
The nomination brought forth today represents a new candidate. This is the candidate's first term and will be appointed to a 2-year term. This candidate is set to expire in 2028.
Diane Almendarez - Ward 6
With this appointment the Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board will be full.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff respectfully request approval of this appointment.
cc: Rules, Administration, and Procedure Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Diane Almendarez to the Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory 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 of this resolution to the advisory board or commission and to the terms therein enumerated, and has requested the City Council’s approval of said reappointments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the appointee set forth in Exhibit A 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 of this Resolution shall be and hereby be approved.