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Aurora, Illinois

File #: 25-1015    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Forwarded to Committee of the Whole
File created: 12/10/2025 In control: Rules, Administration, and Procedure
On agenda: 1/20/2026 Final action:
Title: A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Pedro Rodriguez, Michael Zepeda, Oscar Ramirez Jr. ,Curtis Wilson and Jose Jesus Cervantes to the Aurora Veteran's Advisory Council.
Attachments: 1. Exhibit A_Pedro Rodriguez, 2. Pedro Rodriguez Resume_Redacted, 3. Exhibit B_Michael Zepeda, 4. Michael Zepeda Application, 5. Michael Zepeda Discharge, 6. Exhibit C_Oscar Ramirez Jr., 7. Oscar Ramirez Jr Resume_Redacted, 8. Exhibit D_Curtis Wilson, 9. Curtis Wilson Resume_Redacted
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TO: Mayor John Laesch

FROM: Nicholas Richard-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff

DATE: December 10, 2025

SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Pedro Rodriguez, Michael Zepeda, Oscar Ramirez Jr., Curtis Wilson and Jose Jesus Cervantes to the Aurora Veteran's Advisory Council.

PURPOSE:
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BACKGROUND:
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DISCUSSION:
The nominations brought forth today represent four veteran candidates.

Pedro Rodriguez - Non-resident

Michael Zepeda - Ward 6 resident

Oscar Ramirez Jr. - Non-resident

Curtis Wilson - Ward 5 resident

Jose Jesus Cervantes - Ward 1 resident

IMPACT STATEMENT:
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
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cc: Rules, Administration, and Procedure Committee



CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS

RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Pedro Rodriguez, Michael Zepeda, Oscar Ramirez Jr. ,Curtis Wilson and Jose Jesus Cervantes to the Aurora Veteran's Advisory Council.
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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 Exhibit A through E 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 appointments; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the appointees set forth in Exhibit A through ...

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