Resolution 2023-S1-1001
USG 34th Ward Alderman Candidate Forum
Chief Sponsor(s): President Matthew Almendras
WHEREAS, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) seeks to promote civic engagement through
voter education; and,
WHEREAS, the Chicago municipal election is on February 28th, 2023; and,
WHEREAS, a large portion of UIC is within the 34th Aldermanic Ward; and,
WHEREAS, the candidates for Alderman of the 34th Ward agree to come to UIC to speak to students on
issues they are running on; and,
WHEREAS, USG seeks to build relations with local governments for the benefit of students and the
university; then,
LET IT BE RESOLVED, the Undergraduate Student Government shall host a 34th Ward Alderman
Candidate Forum on Friday, February 10th, 2023 from 12- 1 PM
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, the Undergraduate Student Government shall allocate $100 for
room reservation fees and $200 for light refreshments for a total allocation of $300
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that any unused funds shall be appropriately returned to the USG
budget.
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Introduced on January 23, 2023.
Executive Ordered on January 23, 2023.
Result: Passed
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○ Read by Pres. Almendras
■ USG 34th Ward Alderman Candidate Forum
● Question: Chair Chaudhari: what room
○ Response: Pres. Almendras: SCE 605
● Comment: Pres. Almendras: will be using executive order due to last
minute need and expected attendance is 40-60 students
● Question: Chair Alvarez: room fee?
○ Response: Pres. Almendras $90 for equipment and no room fee