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Aurora, Illinois

File #: 25-1018    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: 12/16/2025 Final action:
Title: A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Zayra Chavez and Rafael Martinez to the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board (AHHAB).
Attachments: 1. Exhibit A_Zayra Chavez, 2. Zayra Gonzales_Redacted, 3. Exhibit B_Rafael Martinez, 4. Rafael Martinez_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 Zayra Chavez and Rafael Martinez to the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board (AHHAB).

PURPOSE:
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BACKGROUND:
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DISCUSSION:
The nomination brought forth today represents two veteran candidates.

Zayra Chavez- Ward 6 resident

Rafael Martinez- Ward 3 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 Zayra Chavez and Rafael Martinez to the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board (AHHAB).
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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 B 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 appointees set forth in Exhibit A through B 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, Ill...

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