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Aurora, Illinois

File #: 26-0001    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 1/2/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/27/2026 Final action:
Title: A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Ginger Ingram and the appointment of Javi Terrazas, Jahari Thompson and Bryan Joseph to the Aurora Public Art Commission.
Attachments: 1. Ginger Ingram Resume_Redacted, 2. Exhibit A_Ginger Ingram, 3. Resume - Javi Terrazas_Redacted, 4. Exhibit B_Javi Terrazas, 5. Jai_Thompson_Resume_2023_Redacted, 6. Exhibit C_Jahari Thompson, 7. Bryan Joseph Resume_Redacted, 8. Exhibit D_Bryan Joseph
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TO: Mayor John Laesch

FROM: Nicholas Richard-Thompson, Deputy Chief of Staff

DATE: January 2, 2026

SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Ginger Ingram and the appointment of Javi Terrazas, Jahari Thompson and Bryan Joseph to the Aurora Public Art Commission.

PURPOSE:
N/A

BACKGROUND:
N/A.

DISCUSSION:
The nominations brought forth are 1 veteran candidate and 3 new appointments.

Ginger Ingram a ward three resident
Javi Terrazas a ward three resident
Jahari Thompson a non-resident
Bryan Joseph a ward four resident

IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff respectfully request approval of these appointments.


cc: Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee



CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS

RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Ginger Ingram and the appointment of Javi Terrazas, Jahari Thompson and Bryan Joseph to the Aurora 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 commission of the City; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, the Mayor has notified the City council of the appointments 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 finds that the appointees set forth in Exhibits A thr...

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