PALOS PARK FIRST

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

• Continue to support, invest in, and promote community policing, emergency management readiness initiatives and other public safety programs.

• Continue our progressive road and bond program.

• Continue to invest in and promote the Village’s properties, parks, and recreational properties.

• Expand the Recreation Department’s program offerings efficiently and cost effectively through key staff and partnerships with other area recreation departments, the Center, McCord Gallery, Moraine Valley Community College, District 118 (Elementary School), District 230 (High School), the Center (Farm) and other local organizations.

• Continue protection of our one-acre zoning and open space initiatives to maintain and promote the pastoral setting and rural splendor of Palos Park.

• Continue expansion of Village infrastructure related to Western Annexation area at NO additional cost to residents.

• Continue our strong stewardship, management, and oversight of the Village’s financial resources.

• Continue to pursue connectivity and internet access options for our residents.

• Undertake a review of the Village’s Building Code and the Village’s Building and Permit processes to make it easier for residents to navigate the Village’s Building Code requirements and Building Permit Processes.

• Continue to promote and expand our small-town community events.

• Continue to support the Arts in the community.

• Continue to participate in the Southwest Conference of Mayors, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, and other good government organizations.

• Continue to lobby aggressively for programs and policies beneficial to Village residents before the General Assembly in Springfield