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Report of the Mayor submitting citizen committee appointments (introduced 1-18-2011; action 2-1-2011).
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I hereby submit, for your consideration and approval, the following citizen committee appointments. Committee applications for mayoral appointments are attached. Statement of Interest forms are on file for these appointees where applicable.
*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."
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
*RUBEN ANTHONY, Jr., 4549 Shooting Star Ave., Middleton, 53562 - appoint to the remainder of a two-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. Mr. Anthony succeeds Michael W. Rewey who served more than 10 years.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2012
Rationale: Ruben Anthony has 18 years of experience in the transportation and public works industry. During the past eight years, he has served as the Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and in this capacity has provided leadership on a wide range of public works issues including, public works procurement, public works emergencies and the management of public works programs and projects.
Mr. Anthony has also assisted with the management of transportation projects, such as the Marquette Interchange, the reconstruction of Interstate 94 and Interstate 41. In addition, he has served on the Board of Directors for the Menomonee Valley Partners to help i...
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