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TO: City Council
FROM: Office of the Mayor
DATE: May 22, 2023
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the reappointments of Marc Straits, Fawn Clarke Peterson, and Natasha Ritsma as well as the appointment of Ginger Ingram to the Public Art Commission
DISCUSSION:
The nominations brought forth today represent three veteran candidates and one new candidate:
Marc Straits is a resident of the 4th Ward, if approved with be serving a third term.
Fawn Clarke Peterson is a resident of the 4th Ward, if approved with be serving a third term.
Natasha Ritsma is a non-resident of Aurora, if approved with be serving a second term.
Ginger Ingram is a resident of the 3rd Ward, is the Co-Owner of Grandma Bear's Daycare and local artist.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving the reappointments of Marc Straits, Fawn Clarke Peterson, and Natasha Ritsma as well as the appointment of Ginger Ingram to the 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 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 reappointment 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...
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