Serving as the River Forest Township Clerk for 3½ years, I heard firsthand the need of youth, senior, mental health, general assistance, and assessor services within our community. As the clerk, I took minutes for over 40 meetings. Listening to the meetings in person, and then via recording to capture the substance and important details of each meeting, I have heard the ongoings of the River Forest Township twice monthly at least! And now, having sat through those meetings without the opportunity to vote, I ask for your vote.
Illinois state budget cuts were painful for many service agencies, and thus our most vulnerable residents. It seems the new “norm” to do more with less money.
Committed to providing essential human services to the residents of River Forest, the township joins forces with Oak Park Township, when it makes financial and staffing sense, yet keeps some services unique to River Forest. I have seen a sizable increase in collaboration with other local taxing bodies in the past few years, which I hope will continue to grow.
As a township trustee, I would welcome new ideas for services that fall within the mission of the township. I am open to hearing how we can make River Forest even better.
Twenty-four years ago, my husband and I worked with a real estate agent who promised us River Forest was an amazing place to live. She was right. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t recognize how lucky I am to live and work in River Forest.