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Tribute Video to Our Founding Chairman
Produced for the Caucus by Lab3 Productions Inc on Vimeo.
Several years ago, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley recognized the need for a new spirit of cooperation between the Chicago area's municipalities. His vision was to unite Mayors from the six-county region in a common cause — to push beyond the boundaries of local interests in order to serve the greater interests of us all. In 1997, Mayor Daley invited Mayors from nine suburban municipal associations to talk about this vision. The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus was formed out of that discussion. Today, it is an active collaboration between Chicago and the suburban associations. It is a forum for independent thinking and discussion regarding important public policy issues. And, when there is consensus, it is also a powerful voice and force for change, creating programs and supporting legislation that improves our well-being and overall quality of life. Much has been accomplished to date. More will be done tomorrow, not just for a few, but for the 8 million people in 273 municipalities that the Caucus proudly serves.
The 273 Mayors who make up the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus understand that Chicago and its surrounding municipalities have much in common. We know that the metropolitan areas that work together will be the ones that succeed in the global economy of the 21st Century.
Since the Caucus was founded in 1997, we’ve achieved notable successes in the areas of economic development, electrical service reliability, workforce development, affordable housing, infrastructure, the environment and emergency preparedness. In seeking new industries, we try to compete against other regions and other countries, not against each other. On many area-wide issues, we now speak with a unified voice in the legislative chambers in Springfield and Washington. We expect to achieve even more in the future — working through the Caucus toward the common vision of a better quality of life for all of us who live and work in the metropolitan Chicago region.
Welcome from the Caucus' 2011-2012 Chair
Edward J. Zabrocki
Mayor, Village of Tinley Park
Welcome to the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus’ website on behalf of the Chicago Region’s 273 Mayors and Village Presidents!
The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus brings our region’s leaders together to develop consensus and meet the many challenges and opportunities we face collectively as municipalities. By uniting regionally and working with the Illinois General Assembly, we are able to address topical issues and promote our constituencies’ interests across the state and nationally.
Our committees and task forces meet regularly to craft policy and act on current needs and issues. Guided by Mayors, they provide information, technical assistance, programs, and support to communities across the region.
This website will provide you with information regarding our work, and we hope that you find it useful.
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Last Updated: December 19, 2011
- The Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) is offering FREE energy audits to help public sector entities save energy and save money. Please note on the application you were referred by MMC-360EG. To get started, click here.
- Grant Applications Posted and Information Meetings scheduled. Check here for more information.
- Residential and businesses under 300kwh can enroll here.
- Fox Valley mayors fear major cuts in federal transportation funding. More info here.
- 2011 plaque winners, pictures and updated green cleaning resources on the Clean Air Counts page.
- Resource page updated with news stories, videos, articles and tool. Click here.
- "Together we are strong." Mayor Daley discusses the importance of the region and founding the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. Read more here.
- The Caucus has moved to its new offices at the Willis Tower at 233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606.
- Suburban mayors seek collaboration from Chicago Mayor Elect. Read what 10 mayors had to say.
- Cover Memo,
Agreement Template, and Drafters Notes.
- To download the first report to the full Caucus, click here.
- by clicking here or subscribe to the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus RSS.
Last Updated: December 19, 2011
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