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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alex Voigt, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: April 9, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Michael Lippman, Shirley Payne, and Ana Diaz to the "Aging-in-Community Advisory Board" (AICB).
BACKGROUND:
The City Council approved the creation of the Aging-in-Community Advisory Board in March of 2024. The board was created in tandem with Aurora's participation in the Metropolitan Mayor's Caucus' "Aging in a Changing Region" program. The findings of this program were outlined in an Aging in a Changing Region Guide, which was presented to the City Council in April of 2024; and included the recommendation that the city create a board.
DISCUSSION:
The initial six members were appointed in October of 2024. Staff and the board have worked to identify candidates for the remaining three seats, which are being brought forth today.
The candidates are listed below:
- Michael Lippman is a resident of the ninth ward and currently a Social Commission Member at the Lincoln Prairie Del Webb Community.
- Shirley Payne is a resident of the sixth ward and the owner of James Paynes Funeral Service.
- Ana Diaz is a resident of the seventh ward and is the Senior Account Manager of MedTec Senior Day Center.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff respectfully requests approval of these appointments.
cc: Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Michael Lippman, Shirley Payne, and Ana Diaz to the "Aging-in-Community Advisory Board" (AICB).
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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 individuals listed in Exhibits A through C 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 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 appointments of the individuals listed in Exhibits A through C of this resolution shall be and hereby are approved.