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Initiatives

DIVERSITY

Many municipalities face similar challenges in the process of adapting to the changing demographics in their communities.

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ENVIRONMENT

The Caucus leads environmental initiatives that improve environmental outcomes at the regional level by supporting local action.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Regional Economic Development Committee of the Caucus collaborates as a partner with World Business Chicago on its’ Economic Plan.

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GRANTS & RESOURCES

There is currently funding available for Environmental Grants & Resources, including America in Bloom, Powering Safe Communities as well as through the Environmental Protection Agency.

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HOUSING & COMMUNITY

The Housing and Community Development Committee works to develop policies and programs that will assist our region’s municipalities in addressing local housing challenges.

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

The Caucus aims to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities by identifying or deploying different strategies that improve the health and livability of communities.

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SERVICE DELIVERY

The Mayors Caucus commissioned a 2013 case study on municipal shared services, with a corresponding 2015 update. The information collected has been used to identify best practices

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TRANSPORTATION

The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus was one of the first organizations to state that it opposed the merger of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and the Regional Transportation Authority.

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EARLIER INITIATIVES

We have taken initiative on a variety of issues for years. We’ve taken action on emergency preparedness, housing, environmental, telecommunications, critical infrastructure and diversity.

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Programming

Powering Safe Communities

Powering Safe Communities grant program awards grants of up to $10,000 to support municipal public safety initiatives.

Kevin R. Burns
Executive Board Chairman
Mayor, City of Geneva
Brandon Johnson
Executive Board 1st Vice Chair
Mayor, City of Chicago
Nancy R. Rotering
Executive Board 2nd Vice Chair
Mayor, City of Highland Park
Jeffrey T. Sherwin
Executive Board Treasurer
Mayor, City of Northlake
John D. Noak
Executive Board Secretary
Mayor, Village of Romeoville

(Open chair)
Caucus staff contact: Crispina Ojeda Simmons

Catherine Adduci, President, Village of River Forest
Caucus staff contact: Crispina Ojeda Simmons

Rodney Craig, President, Village of Hanover Park
William McLeod, President, Village of Hoffman Estates
Caucus staff contact: Crispina Ojeda Simmons

Kevin Burns, Mayor, City of Geneva
Caucus staff contact: Edith Makra

Kevin Burns, Mayor, City of Geneva
Caucus staff contact: Edith Makra

Katrina Thompson, Mayor, Village of Broadview
Caucus staff contact: Ben Schnelle

Gerald Bennett, Mayor, City of Palos Hills
Caucus staff contact: Neil C. James

Karen Darch, President, Village of Barrington
Caucus staff contact: Neil C. James

(Open chair)
Caucus staff contact: Neil C. James

Jeffery Schielke, Mayor, City of Batavia
Caucus staff contact: Neil C. James