SSA Management
How is the governing commission nominated and elected?
The initial commission was created through a nominating process. All property owners and business owners in the proposed SSA boundaries received a notice inviting them to fill out an application to be considered as a Clark Street SSA commissioner. Feedback about applicants was gathered from Alderman Daley, the community and the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce. A nominating committee, comprising members of the community (but not nominees), reviewed the applications and appointed a slate of commissioners. The commissioners were then approved by the alderman and mayor.
For the current commission, the process for filling vacancies operates in a similar fashion. Vacancies on the commission are made public and applications are solicited. A nominating committee reviews the applications and suggests a slate of commissioners for aldermanic and mayoral approval.
What does the commission do?
The commission has three annual recommendation responsibilities as designated by the Clark Street SSA establishment ordinance: the levy rate for the annual budget, the program manager and the work plan comprising items from the list of authorized services.
How does the commission operate?
The commission operates according to a city approved set of SSA Bylaws (pdf).
Who are the Clark Street SSA commissioners?
Officers
Chairman - Bruce Longanecker, Lincoln Park Market
Vice Chairman - Diane Doyne, Resident
Treasurer - Elizabeth Rossdeutscher, Bank Financial
Secretary - Steve Quick, Steve Quick Jeweler
Commissioners
Seah Tehrani, Basil Leaf Cafe
Eme Cole, Jump Ahead Academy & Pilates Plus Studio
Piegi Jean-Blanc, Resident
Jim Kroeger, Lincoln Park Fitness Center
