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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Nicholas Richard-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: April 29, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Diane Lantz, Christopher Childress, Nastasha Prunty, Juan Sifuentes and the reappointment of Gina Moga and Jonathon Hylton to the Aurora Civic Center Authority Board.
PURPOSE:
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BACKGROUND:
Staggered Terms: The dates are intentionally staggered by lottery to ensure board continuity and prevent all terms from expiring at the same time. Currently we have 2 board members expiring in 2028 and 2 members being re-appointed for 3-year terms expiring in 2029. 2 new board members will be appointed for a 1-year term, and 2 new board members will be appointed for a 2-year term.
Future Terms: Following this initial "start-up" period, all members will be appointed for standard 3-year terms.
DISCUSSION:
The nominations brought forth today represent four new candidates and two veteran candidates.
Diane Lantz - Ward 10 term to expire in 2028
Christopher Childress - non-resident term to expire in 2027
Natasha Prunty- Ward 5 term to expire in 2028
Juan Sifuentes - Ward 1 term to expire in 2027
Gina Moga- Ward 5 term to expire in 2029
Jonathon Hylton - W4 term to expire in 2029
With these six appointments this board will be full
IMPACT STATEMENT:
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff respectfully request approval of these appointments and reappointments.
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 Lantz, Christopher Childress, Nastasha Prunty, Juan Sifuentes and the reappointment of Gina Moga and Jonathon Hylton to the Aurora Civic Center 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 appointments and reappointments of the individuals listed in Exhibit A through F 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 appointments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the appointees set forth in Exhibit A through F 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 and reappointments of the individuals listed in Exhibit A through F of this Resolution shall be and hereby are approved.