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Council approves CDW support renewals; member Ailes abstains due to financial disclosure

City of Evanston Administration and Public Works Committee · July 28, 2026
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Summary

The committee approved single-source renewals for Cisco Smart Net and Broadcom/VMware support with CDW Government Inc.; Council member Ailes disclosed a spousal employment connection and abstained, with each item passing 5–0–1.

The committee considered single-source one-year renewals for Cisco Smart Net support and Broadcom/VMware licensing with CDW Government Inc. Council member Harris moved both resolutions and both passed after roll-call votes that recorded five yes votes and one abstention by Council member Ailes, who disclosed a personal financial connection.

Ailes explained, "My wife used to work for CDW. She was compensated with stock. I still have that stock, so I can't — I have to abstain." The committee recorded the abstention and moved both renewals forward.

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