Title
SUBSTITUTE: Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 9-24-2024; action 10-8-2024).
Please note change to Room Tax Commission appointments.
Body
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 judgement of the mayor and two-thirds (2/3) 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."
ETHICS BOARD
JOANNA E. FRASCH (17th A.D. ) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Labor Representative succeeding Mary Czynszak-Lyne. Joanna Frasch is a senior researcher with the Wisconsin State Department of Workforce Development. She is a member of AFSCME Local 1 and a delegate to the South Central Labor Federation SCFL). She was recommended for this appointment by the SCFL.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2027
MADISON ARTS COMMISSION
ANTHONY J. SANSALONE (9th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Member succeeding Fabu Carter. Anthony (Tony) Sansalone is a professional visual artist and serves as the development director for Wisconsin Humanities.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2027
PLAN COMMISSION
SARA R. SANDERS (15th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident succeeding Kathleen Spencer. Sara Sanders currently holds the First Alternate position and has served since 5-21-2024.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2027
ANJALI BHASIN (15th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a one-year term to the position of First Alternate. Anjali Bhasin currently holds the Second Alternate position and has served since 5-21-2024. She is succeeding Sara Sanders who is assuming a regular member position.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2025
DARRIN S. WASNIEWSKI (10th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a one-year term to the position of Second Alternate. Darrin Wasniewski is the senior associate state director - community outreach for AARP. He was a recent member of the City’s Transportation Commission. He is succeeding Anjali Bhasin who is assuming the First Alternate position.
TERM EXPIRE: 6-30-2025
FOR INFORMATION ONLY - NOT SUBJECT TO COUNCIL CONFIRMATION
EMILY R. GNAM (11th A.D.) - will serve in the position of Mayor or Designee succeeding Ledell Zellers. Emily Gnam is an attorney and serves as the chief ethics & compliance officer for TruStage. She is a former member of the City’s Board of Park Commissioners having served ten years - two as its chair.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-20-2027
ROOM TAX COMMISSION
TOM ZIARNIK (1st A.D.) - reappoint to a one-year term to the position of Hotel/Motel Industry Representative. First appointed 7-5-2016.
TERM EXPIRES: 7-5-2025
Currently serving on: Monona Terrace Booking Event Assistance Advisory Committee
*SALLY MILEY, Middleton - reappoint to a one-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First appointed 7-5-2016.
TERM EXPIRES: 7-5-2025
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: 7-5-2025
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: 7-5-2025
WATER UTILITY BOARD
CURTIS A. WITYNSKI (11th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a five-year term to the position of Member succeeding Eugene McLinn. Curt Witynski is a local government consultant. He is recently retired from the League of Wisconsin Municipalities where he worked for 35 years- holding various positions including legal counsel and deputy executive director.
TERM EXPIRES: 9-30-2025
Respectfully submitted,
Satya Rhodes-Conway
Mayor