Fiscal Note
No appropriation required.
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Commending and thanking Alderperson Chris Schmidt for his dedicated and conscientious service during his tenure as President Pro Tem of the Madison Common Council.
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WHEREAS, Alderperson Chris Schmidt was elected by his peers to the office of President Pro Tem of the Madison Common Council on April 17, 2012 for the term of 2012-2013; and,
WHEREAS Alderperson Chris Schmidt provided invaluable support and advice to Council President Bidar-Sielaff; and,
WHEREAS, Alderperson Schmidt met weekly with Mayor Paul Soglin, his staff and Common Council President Shiva Bidar-Sielaff to discuss city issues; and,
WHEREAS, during his term as Common Council President Pro Tem, Alderperson Schmidt served as vice-chair of the Common Council Organizational Committee and served on the Joint West Campus Area Committee, Long Range Transportation Planning Committee, the Madison Area Transportation Planning Board (MPO), Performing Arts Study Steering Committee, Plan Commission, TIF Policy Review Ad Hoc Committee and the Transit and Parking Commission; and,
WHEREAS, Alderperson Schmidt has met the demands of his additional duties with committed and dedicated service; and,
WHEREAS, Alderperson Schmidt also continued to ably represent and respond to his 11th District constituents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and members of the Common Council commend and thank Alderperson Chris Schmidt for his dedicated and conscientious service during his tenure as President Pro Tem of the Madison Common Council.