Rockford City Council: Meet the five new aldermen join
ROCKFORD — Officials ushered in a new era for the City Council on Monday, bidding farewell to two long-serving aldermen and two others who didn't seek reelection while welcoming five new members. Among those leaving City Council were Venita Hervey, D-5, who served for 12 years, and Ann Thompson-Kelly, D-7, who served for 20 years. Mayor Tom McNamara said both were fierce advocates for their wards who pursued and won significant investment in infrastructure that included the reconstruction of South Main Street and West State Street. McNamara said Hervey was known for her tough questions on...
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