RES 2023-0874 - Appointment of Jeffrey Koterba to the Public Art Commission (August 30, 2023 to August 29, 2026) City Clerk Office Use Only:
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CITY OF OMAHA
LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER
Omaha, Nebraska
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
WHEREAS, Section 27-121, et seq. of the Omaha Municipal Code provides for the creation
and operation of the Public Art Commission; and,
WHEREAS, Sara Rogers was appointed to serve as the commercial artist member on the
Public Art Commission for a three-year term, which has expired; and,
WHEREAS, a vacancy now exists on the Public Art Commission; and,
WHEREAS, Mayor Jean Stothert wishes to appoint Jeffrey Koterba as the commercial artist
member of the Public Art Commission, said term to commence August 30, 2023 and expire August 29, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
THAT the appointment by Mayor Jean Stothert of Jeffrey Koterba as the commercial artist
member of the Public Art Commission to serve a three-year term, commencing August 30, 2023 and expiring
August 29, 2026, is hereby confirmed and approved.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DEPUTY CITY AT ORNEY DATE
Adopted: AUG 2 9 2023 (.J0
Attest:
City Clerk
Approved:
Mayor
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BOARD/COMMISSION CANDIDATE RESPONSE FORM AND OATH
I wish to be considered for appointment to the following board(s)and or commission(s)and submit the
following information:
Name/s of Board or Commission: (List one or more) Public Arts Commission
Last Name:Koterba First name:Jeffrey Middle Initial:A.
Home address: 111 S. 49th Ave.Apt 104 City: Omaha
ZIP: 68132 State: NE
Home Phone:850-319-4159 Work Phone:NA Fax: NA
Email: jeff@jeffreykoterba.com City Council District: 3
Sex: M
Race/Ethnicity/Disability (optional):
Business Name: Koterba Creativity Job Title: Creativity Advocate
Business Address: 111 S.49th Ave.Apt 104
City: Omaha Zip:68132 State: NE
Where would you like us to direct your correspondence? (check box)
HomeEorIBusiness
SaMy appointment to the above named Board or Commission and term of service to the City would not
t with my professional or personal interests.
Name— Print or Type Jeffrey Koterba Date:8/7/2023
Please return this completed form along with a copy of your resume to:
Carrie Murphy
Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications
carrie.murphy@cityofomaha.org
1819 Farnam Street, Suite 300 Omaha,
Nebraska 68183
Fax: 402-444-6059
If you would like to be considered for an appointment to a board or commission,
complete this form,the oath(page 2)and submit along with your resume or blo.
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City of Omaha
Omaha Home Rule Charter section 8.08 requires that the City's Mayor,all Council members,and"all officers and
employees of the city"take a certain oath,as described on the attached oath form. To ensure the legal effectiveness of
our board members'actions,we are asking all board members to review,sign the oath below in the presence of a
notary. if you do not have a notary readily available,the City Clerk's office, LC level,City Council offices In the Civic
Center,wilt notarize the form for you. A copy or facsimile should be sent to Carrie Murphy to place on file with the City
Clerk's office. if the form is given directly to the City Clerk's office,send a copy to Carrie Murphy as well.
OATH
1,Jeffrey Koterba , do solemnly swear (affirm)that I will support the Constitution of the United States and
the Constitution of the State of Nebraska, against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and
allegiance to the same;that I take this obligation freely and without mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I
will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of the office of member of the Public Art Commission
according to law and to the best of my ability,And I do further swear(affirm)that I will not knowingly commit any act of
treason against the government of the United States or of this state during such time as I am in this position.So help me
God,
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JEAN HANSON Notary Public
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Jeff Koterba Bio
Jeff Koterba is an award-winning cartoonist whose work appears in over 800
newspapers worldwide. His original drawings have flown on space shuttle Discovery
and have been exhibited in Paris, and elsewhere in France.
He is the current caricature artist for the Omaha Press Club's "Face on the Barroom
Floor," and in addition, he takes on various commercial art projects. A painter and
sculptor, recent works were inspired by his having been struck by lightning.
He is the host for the Wednesday edition of Morning Classics on classical 90.7 FM, and
is also the fill-in host for Otis Twelve.
A two-time TEDx speaker, he often speaks on creativity. He's also a two-time finalist for
a Heartland Emmy Award.
Additionally, he is a creativity coach, writer, and musician.
Entertainment Weekly called his memoir, Inklings: "...a powerful and moving portrait of
an artist."
Jeff writes music, sings, and plays guitar and mandolin in his swing band, Prairie Cats,
and has performed at South by Southwest and the World Trade Center in New York.
He's also an avid Francophone. He hosts Café et Conversation---a weekly French
practice group and he is the Community Outreach chair for Alliance Francaise Omaha.
His website: http://jeffreykoterba.com