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Motion to Concur with the Village President’s Appointment of Derek Eder to fill the Vacancy of Former Village Trustee Susan Buchanan
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This is a motion to Concur with the Village President’s Appointment of Derek Eder to fill the Vacancy of Former Village Trustee Susan Buchanan.
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Recommended Action
Approve the motion.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this item.
Background
Derek Eder is an Oak Park resident, developer, civic technology leader and climate advocate who volunteers with several community organizations.
Eder has been a member of the Village’s Building Codes Advisory Commission since 2024. He is also a member of the Oak Park Climate Action network and serves on the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition Renewables Committee.
The Village’s Environment & Energy Commission selected Eder as a winner of a 2023 Green Award for his work documenting his journey of fully electrifying his home so others could learn from his experience. His blog thoroughly documented the costs, rebates and incentives while explaining the complexities of financing such upgrades to improve energy efficiency. He also worked with the Village’s Office of Communications and Engagement to produce a video titled “How to Fully Electrify Your Home.”
Eder is Founder and Partner at DataMade, a data and web consultancy for civil society working toward democracy, justice and equity. He is also Co-Founder and President Emeritus of Chi Hack Night, a free, weekly event in Chicago to build, share and learn about civic technology.
He has built and collaborated on dozens of civic and data applications including 2nd City Zoning, Chicago's Million Dollar Blocks, Councilmatic, Decarb My State and Dedupe.io.
Eder graduated from Washington University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering.
Timing Considerations
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Budget Impact
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Staffing Impact
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DEI Impact
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Community Input
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Staff Recommendation
Approve the motion.
Alternatives
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Anticipated Future Actions
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Prepared By: Jack Malec, Assistant to the Village Manager
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
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