Matt Whitehead Selected to Succeed Jack Kenney on Park Board
The Decatur Park Board of Commissioners has selected a candidate to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Jack Kenny. On Tuesday, the Decatur Park Board of Commissioners unanimously selected Matt Whitehead to be appointed to complete the remaining two-year term.
The Board’s appointment of Whitehead to the vacant Commissioner position endorses its goal of having individuals in leadership positions who are involved in the community, committed to serving the Park District, and bring desirable skills to the Board’s leadership.
“The Board of Commissioners was impressed by Mr. Whitehead’s experience, organizational leadership skills, finance background and history of board service which are qualifications we felt made him an excellent candidate for this appointment. His passion to give back and do all he can to help this community be the best it can be matches the mission of the Park District,” stated Stacey Young,
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1990: Beth Mason, 10, gets hand-on diapering experience in a babysitting class at the Decatur YWCA, with the cooperation of a 1-year-old Lucas Rager, son of YWCA volunteer Diane Rager. Nicole Ward, 11, helps Beth out by keeping Lucas occupied with a hand puppet. H&R file photo
1988: Julie Schroeder leads 4- and 5-year-old students in the YWCA s beginning ballet and tap class. H&R file photo H&R file photo
1987: Amy Pronk, left, Farzana Siddiqui and Brone Sadauskas of the YWCA International Club make a Dutch treat made of ground beef, carrots, green onions and celery and deep fried. H&R file photo