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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Nicholas Richard-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff
DATE: October 12, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the appointments of Viridiana Bordes, Ronee Farris Patton and Frances Lore Baker to the Aurora Housing Authority (AHA) Board.
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BACKGROUND:
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DISCUSSION:
The Aurora Housing Authority (AHA) Board was not subject to the Chapter 2 revisions since they exist due to a state statute.
The nomination brought forth today represents three new appointments
Viridiana Bordes, a ward 8 resident to serve a first term - term to expire in 2028
Ronee Farris Patton, a ward 3 resident to serve a first term- term to expire in 2028
Frances Lore Baker, a ward 4 resident to serve a first term- term to expire in 2028
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 appointments of Viridiana Bordes, Ronee Farris Patton and Frances Lore Baker to the Aurora Housing Authority 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 through C of this resolution to the Aurora Housing Authority Board and to the term therein enumerated, and has requ...
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