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PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Alan Bell, Michael DeSantiago, Maria Pesquiera, Shelley Spencer
Position: Council Members
Department/Board/Commission: Conservation and Policy Council
Effective Date: 1/1/2022
Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Summary: On August 26, 2021, the Nominating Committee met and recommended re-appointment of Alan Bell, Mike DeSantiago, Maria Pesquiera and Shelley Spencer to an additional term on the Conservation and Policy Council. President Preckwinkle concurs with the committee's recommendation and seeks the Board's advice and consent related to the re-appointments.
The Conservation and Policy Council advises the President, Board of Commissioners and General Superintendent and develops and annually updates a strategic plan to operationalize the Next Century Conservation Plan, as well as reviewing and making recommendations for the annual budget, conservation policies and practices and long-term strategic issues.
Alan M. Bell is a partner at the law firm of Charity & Associates, P.C., focusing on municipal finance and real estate finance. He is also the founder and president of The Elements Group, which focuses on nature- oriented development projects. Alan serves on the boards of Openlands, the Land Trust Alliance, the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance and the Black Ensemble Theater and is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers. He enjoys bike riding along Chicago's lakefront and hiking trails throughout the Forest Preserves.
Michael DeSantiago has more than 30 years of experience in the practice of sustainable design and energy management and has a life-long interest in conservation and sustainability. He is also a LEED Accredited Professional. In addition to designing environmentally responsible and budget-compliant solutions, he is also actively engaged with local and national code-writing bodies and regularly contributes to the industry's professional organizations. Through his involvement with...
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