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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Nicholas Richard-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: January 2, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Ginger Ingram and the appointment of Javi Terrazas, Jahari Thompson and Bryan Joseph to the Aurora Public Art Commission.
PURPOSE:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
N/A.
DISCUSSION:
The nominations brought forth are 1 veteran candidate and 3 new appointments.
Ginger Ingram a ward three resident
Javi Terrazas a ward three resident
Jahari Thompson a non-resident
Bryan Joseph a ward four resident
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff respectfully request 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 reappointment of Ginger Ingram and the appointment of Javi Terrazas, Jahari Thompson and Bryan Joseph to the Aurora 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 commission 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 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 reappointments and appointments of the individuals listed in Exhibits A through D of this resolution shall be and hereby are approved.