Achievements

Successfully reduced city taxes by 11% or $1.3MM since 2014!

Superior Public Safety and Services

City Wide

  • Fought to reduce city taxes by 11% or $1.3MM since 2014.
  • Voted yes to Fire Department’s addition of Rescue 1, a new, innovative approach to medical calls resulting in faster emergency response times for all residents.
  • Supported City’s AAA bond rating, top 10% in nation, reducing borrowing costs.
  • Approved first ever Elmhurst Sustainability Plan, led to weekly composting collection option for residents and many other initiatives.
  • Supported stormwater management projects throughout the city with 80% of goal completed in 4 years.

Ward 4 Specific

  • Completed three Ward 4 storm water projects in 2016 and 2017 at Geneva, Pine and Avon, Fair and I-290 purchased property in Brynhaven and nine other city wide projects since 2015.
  • Initiated and implemented improved safety such as stop signs and crosswalks at Schiller and Haven, Berteau and Schiller, Marion and Chandler, Pine and Schiller among others.
  • Created first ever Coyote resource for City of Elmhurst to address Ward 4 sightings and concerns.
  • Submitted referral to look at improving snowplowing for seniors in late 2018.

Proactive and Personalized Communication

City Wide

  • Voted yes to hiring of first ever Communications Director in 2015 to enhance city communication to residents.
  • Supported and promoted City’s adoption of CodeRed to increase resident communication during an emergency.
  • Initiated 5+ referrals to directly resolve residents concerns with safety, senior services and more.

Ward 4 Specific

  • Promoted and attended numerous Neighborhood Roll Calls throughout the ward with Police Department.
  • Led resident group to successfully get budget approval for long-needed landscaping improvements along First Street and the RR.
  • Created and manage first ever Facebook page and email distribution group for the Ward.
  • Initiated 5+ referrals to directly resolve residents concerns with safety, senior services and more.

Measured, Planned Growth

City Wide

  • Grew tax base through measured development by $700MM in 5 years.
  • Voted in favor of Elmhurst’s 2016 Downtown Plan, leading to a thoughtful approach to city center development.
  • Supported 60 new businesses throughout town in 2018 leading to low vacancy rates and vibrant economic districts.
  • Revised and approved Elmhurst Strategic Plan to ensure growth progresses with a planned approach.
  • Initiated, revised and voted for five Sub-Area plans, to promote re-development of key sites in city.

Ward 4 Specific

  • Ensured appropriate zoning districts were approved in new downtown plan protecting the residential neighborhoods on Haven, Marion and Arlington.
  • Supported new Edwards-Elmhurst Health facility at Schiller and Haven.
  • Supported re-development of Ace Hardware on First Ave. to continue to support local business and provide convenience to residents.
  • Supported Nitti Development adding new growth to Elmhurst’s total assessed value and bringing new families to town.
  • Assessed stoplight timing in the City Center to ensure smooth traffic flow though town.