AURORA BOREALIS Winter 2013/2014 | Página 4

Meet Tina Bohman Alderman for Aurora’s First Ward with David Hulseberg CEO of Seize the Future On Nov. 5, the Aurora City Council approved the appointment of lifelong Aurora resident Kristina “Tina” Bohman to the vacant Ward One seat. “I’m excited to have this opportunity. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” Bohman said. “I love Aurora and I look forward to working with residents and the ward committee to continue to move forward on issues from economic growth along the Farnsworth corridor to working with the city and other entities on flooding prevention to maintaining and expanding the ward committee structure to ensure all the First Ward’s voices are heard.” Bohman has devoted two decades to the North East Neighbors, where she helped implement a neighborhood patrol and sewer infrastructure upgrades. She also helped found the First Ward Committee, where she has worked to engage residents, construct the ward budget, and prioritize improvements. Previously, Bohman worked to promote Aurora Police programs, such as “National Night Out,” and is a past president of the Citizens Police Academy.  She is a current member of the Fox Valley Pa