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TO: The City Council
FROM: Office of the Mayor
DATE: January 14, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Margaret Stokes and Josh Harris to the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Board.
DISCUSSION:
The nomination brought forth today represents the reappointment of two veteran candidates.
- Margaret Stokes is a resident of the 8th ward and seeking a second term.
- Josh Harris is a resident of the 10th ward and is seeking a fourth term.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Margaret Stokes and Josh Harris to the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit 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 individuals listed in Exhibit A and B of this resolution to the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit Advisory 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 appointees set forth in Exhibit A and B of this resolution possess the necessary qualifications to serve on the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Board 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 and B of this resolution shall be and hereby are approved.