Fiscal Note
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In Recognition and Appreciation of Distinguished Service of Long-Time MPO Board Member Ed Minihan and Honoring his Memory
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WHEREAS, the City of Madison serves as the fiscal and administrative agent for the Greater Madison MPO and has six representatives on the MPO policy board; and,
WHEREAS, the Greater Madison MPO is the designated MPO for the Madison Metropolitan Area with responsibilities to perform metropolitan transportation planning and programming activities; and,
WHEREAS, Edmond “Ed” Minihan ably served on the MPO Policy Board as the Towns’ representative from 2012 to 2021, helping guide the MPO through two updates of the Regional Transportation Plan, the prioritization and approval of projects through the annual Transportation Improvement Program, and a number of other planning efforts; and,
WHEREAS, Minihan also served on the MPO’s partner regional planning agency, the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission, from 2013-2021; and,
WHEREAS, Minihan became a Supervisor for the Town of Dunn back in 1977, was elected Town Chair in 1979, and continued to serve as Chair for 42 years until his passing this year, providing inspiration, leadership, and vision for the town; and,
WHEREAS, through this public service Minihan was a champion of cultural and ecological conservation, and his leadership as Dunn Town Chair has led to the permanent preservation of wetlands, prairies, farmlands, and oak savannahs in the town for future generations to enjoy; and,
WHEREAS, in his elected public service Minihan always provided thoughtful input and maintained a demeanor that made working with him a pleasure; and,
WHEREAS, Minihan also advocated for justice and equality and exhibited outstanding community spirit by providing service to the greater Madison community in many other ways, including serving as a long-term volunteer chef for Agrace Hospice, donating many hours to Habitat for Humanity, and creating innovative manage...
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