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City renames council chambers for longtime city attorney Edward M. Zelnick
Summary
The council unanimously approved naming the council chambers the Edward M. Zelnick Council Chambers in recognition of his 47 years of service as city attorney; the council also named the conference room for John A. Loesi.
The Lincoln Park City Council voted Aug. 5 to rename the council chambers the Edward M. Zelnick Council Chambers in recognition of Edward M. Zelnick’s 47 years of service as legal counsel to the city. The council’s resolution describes Zelnick as the longest‑serving city attorney in state history.
Council also approved naming the Council Conference Room the John A. Loesi Conference Chambers as part of the same action. Council members praised Zelnick for his long service and responsiveness; one member said Zelnick “always answers my calls and text messages.”
The resolution passed on a unanimous roll call.
Why it matters: The naming formally recognizes a long‑serving city official and will be used in official references to the council chambers going forward.
Ending: Council noted the naming will be part of Centennial events and that the change was intended as a surprise for Zelnick at an upcoming celebration.
