Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
Avon City Council Holds Organizational Meeting and Approves Leadership Appointments
At the start of the new term on January 2, 2026, Avon city officials took their oaths of office and filled key leadership roles. Council members elected Anthony Moore as Council President Pro Tem and concurred with the mayor's reappointments for law director, finance director, and safety director, alongside several board and commission positions.
Highlights
- Judge James T. Walther administered oaths of office to Mayor Bryan K. Jensen and Council Ward Members Jennifer L. Demaline, Anne Marie Etienne, Anthony F. Moore, and Scott C. Radcliffe.
- Council elected Anthony Moore as Council President Pro Tem for a two-year term.
- Council concurred with the mayor's reappointments of John A. Gasior as Law Director, Steven J. Presley as Finance Director, and Duane P. Streator as Safety and Public Service Director through December 31, 2029.
- Michael Beatty was appointed to the Planning Commission for a six-year term ending in 2031.
- Mark Ladegaard was reappointed to the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals for a five-year term.
Decisions
| Item | Outcome | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Election of Council President Pro Tem | Passed | 7-0 |
| Concurrence with Mayor's reappointment of John A. Gasior as Director of Law | Passed | 7-0 |
| Concurrence with Mayor's reappointment of Steven J. Presley as Director of Finance | Passed | 7-0 |
| Concurrence with Mayor's appointment of Duane P. Streator as Safety and Public Service Director | Passed | 7-0 |
| Concurrence with Mayor's appointment of Michael Beatty to the Planning Commission | Passed | 7-0 |
| Concurrence with Mayor's reappointment of Mark Ladegaard to the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals | Passed | 7-0 |
| Concurrence with Mayor's reappointment of David Morahan to the Landmarks Preservation Commission | Passed | 7-0 |