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Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 8-4-2026; action 9-8-2026).
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I hereby submit, for your consideration and approval, the following resident committee appointments.
*2/3 vote required for confirmation of non-city residents.
Pursuant to Sec. 3.30(2) of the Madison General Ordinances, “…provision shall not apply to a member of or candidate for appointment to a City of Madison board, committee or commission where, in the judgment of the Mayor and two-thirds (⅔) of the Common Council, the best interests of the City will be served by the appointment of a non-resident member who is particularly well qualified by reasons of education, background, and experience with Madison business concerns or other Madison-based employers and the Mayor specifies fully to the Common Council the reasons why he or she is recommending such appointment.”
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMISSION
PAMELA GU (14th A.D.) - appoint to a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident succeeding Melissa Herriges. Pamela Gu is an assistant professor of management and human resources at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, College of Business & Economics. Her research focuses on diversity & discrimination and she serves on the University’s Inclusivity & Belonging Committee.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-17-2029
COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
MARCI A. KURTZ (9th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Resident Member succeeding Bethany Ordaz. Marci Kurtz served as an assistant city attorney for the City of Madison for 26 years and was active with the Attorney Association.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-17-2029
JOINT CAMPUS AREA COMMITTEE
Plan Commission recommendation:
PATRICK HECK (6th A.D.) - reappoint to the position of Plan Commission Member. First appointed 9-16-2025.
TERM EXPIRES WITH TERM ON PLAN COMMISSION: 4-30-2029
ROOM TAX COMMISSION
C.J. RAYMOND (13th A.D.) - reappoint to a one-year term to the position of Hotel/Motel Industry Representative. First appointed 1-14-2025.
TERM EXPIRES: 7-5-2027
*SALLY MILEY, Middleton - reappoint to a one-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First appointed 7-5-2016.
TERM EXPIRES: 7-5-2027
Rationale: Sally Miley has been a member of this body since its inception in 2016 and previously served as chair. A former alder and deputy mayor, she brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience. Her finance education and city government experience, as well as her leadership skills, make her a valuable member of this commission.
GLENN KRIEG (19th A.D.) - reappoint to a one-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First appointed 7-5-2016.
TERM EXPIRES: 7-5-2027
SYLVIA MOSS (16th A.D.) - reappoint to a one-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First appointed 7-5-2016.
TERM EXPIRES: 7-5-2027
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
ANN E. KOVICH (14th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Resident Member. First appointed 6-20-2023.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-30-2029
ROBBIE WEBBER (5th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Resident Member. First appointed 6-20-2023.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-30-2029
DENISE N. JESS (6th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Resident Member. First appointed 6-20-2023.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-30-2029
URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION
JESSICA KLEHR (5th A.D.) - reappoint to a three-year term to the position of Registered Architect. First appointed 10-16-2018.
TERM EXPIRES: 6-30-2029
Respectfully submitted,
Satya Rhodes-Conway
Mayor