The City Council approved the appointment of 16 high school juniors to serve as representatives on the City’s various boards and commissions at the January 8, 2018 City Council meeting. Students are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. They serve on a board or commission, provide feedback on agenda items considered by their respective commission or board, and have an opportunity to gain valuable governmental experience through the Student Commissioner Program, which was started in 2012.
The City of Highland Park congratulates and welcomes the following high school juniors who will serve through the end of their senior year:
Commission Student Name
Business & Economic Development Adam Kalman
Business & Economic Development Alexander Zlotnik
Cultural Arts Chloe Shemano-Krupp
Cultural Arts Elliot Starkman
Historic Preservation Timothy Steves
Housing Elizabeth Goldin
Human Relations A.J. Holzer
Human Relations Peter Vena-Pedersen
Library Adam Kramer
Natural Resources Shon Manov
Plan & Design Natalie Laky
Ravinia Festival Community Relations Steven Feldman
Sister Cities Foundation Nicole Hara
Sister Cities Foundation Emily Mia Yastrow
Transportation Ashley Lew
Zoning Board of Appeals Jonah Hoyt
“The Highland Park Student Commissioner Program offers a unique experiential learning that engages students in critical thinking, problem solving and decision making,” said Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering. “Our community benefits from student participation and the unique perspective each student provides as they work on policy related matters. We greatly appreciate their time and interest in serving their community.”
For more information, please contact the City Manager’s Office at 847.926.1000 or visit www.cityhpil.com/government/boards_and_commissions/index.php.