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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Nicholas Richard-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: August 14, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Diane Almendarez to the Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board.
PURPOSE:
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BACKGROUND:
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DISCUSSION:
The nomination brought forth today represents a new candidate. This is the candidate's first term and will be appointed to a 2-year term. This candidate is set to expire in 2028.
Diane Almendarez - Ward 6
With this appointment the Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board will be full.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff respectfully request approval of this appointment.
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 Almendarez to the Mayor's Sustainable Aurora 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 individual listed in Exhibit A 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 reappointments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the appointee set forth in Exhibit A of this resolution possess the necessary qualifications t...
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