Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution appoints John Guequierre to fill the vacant alder position for District 19 and to serve until the spring 2025 election. Funding for the position is available in the Common Council 2024 Adopted Operating Budget and will be included in the 2025 budget request. No appropriation is required.
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Appointing John Guequierre as alder for District 19 to serve until the Spring 2025 election
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WHEREAS, the Common Council Executive Committee met on January 23, 2024, to make a recommendation on the appointment of an alder for District 19 according to the procedures outlined in Madison General Ordinances 2.03; and,
WHEREAS, the Common Council Executive Committee reviewed the resumes submitted of former elected officials and interviewed the applicants; and,
WHEREAS, the Common Council Executive Committee recommends that John Guequierre appointed to fill the vacated District 19 alder seat; and,
WHEREAS, the Common Council shall appoint and confirm the recommended candidate, or decline to fill the seat, per MGO 2.03(7);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that John Guequierre is hereby appointed to the position of alder for District 19 effective immediately, to serve until an election is held in the spring of 2023 and a qualified District 19 alder is elected and sworn-in on April 15, 2025.