Village Priorities

PUBLIC SAFETY

Ensure our first responders have the resources they need, and always put public health and safety first. Safe neighborhoods are the priority.

FISCAL MANAGEMENT

Maintain high quality services, programs, and infrastructure. Ensure your tax dollars are being used responsibly and efficiently.

ECONOMIC VIBRANCY

Promote long term growth, sustainable development, and a diverse tax base to make Mount Prospect a great place to live, work, and invest.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Increase transparency, make government more accessible, and put forth collaborative leadership to build a more inclusive Village.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

Ensure our first responders and police officers have the resources they need to safely and effectively serve our community.
Strengthen community policing efforts to help reduce and prevent crime and make Mount Prospect a safe and welcoming community.
Support public engagement initiatives with strong resident outreach and public-private partnerships.
Foster positive relationships with our Police, Fire, and public works unions.
Employ a data-driven approach to transparency that builds trust and overall awareness of public safety operations and services.
Maintain strong human services and community wellness programming and initiatives.

FISCAL MANAGEMENT

Maintain a high quality of services, programs, and infrastructure throughout the Village.
Ensure taxpayer funds are being spent responsibly and efficiently.
Encourage proactive efforts to seek alternative revenues, which help ease the tax burden on residents and businesses.
Push for diversified tax revenues to ensure we are not overly dependent on any single revenue source.
Encourage greater public participation in the annual budget process to ensure tax dollars are being spent on community priorities and concerns.
Support responsible bidding and procurement processes to ensure we are protecting taxpayers.
Address systemic inefficiencies that have led to an increase in costly litigation and negative consequences for our residents.

ECONOMIC VIBRANCY

Champion initiatives that support existing small businesses and help bring new business investment to Mount Prospect.
Advance a development strategy that appeals to broader private investment.
Support projects that increase access to affordable and workforce housing throughout the Village.
Increase transparency in the development process.
Support the creation of uniform TIF criteria and policies for financial assistance to ensure equitable, responsible and safe development.
Support land dedication or an impact fee to build safe green spaces for children and families.
Support community-driven investments in our neighborhoods, such as modern infrastructure, flood control measures, utility improvements, and code changes that promote sustainability.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Strengthen stakeholder relationships to allow for more informed and inclusive decision making.
Engage proactively with regional partners and state/local officials to promote and secure Mount Prospect's interests.
Support increased transparency and ensure everyone can engage with local government by addressing barriers to accessibility.
Establish a meaningful public input process for Strategic Planning, including a dedicated Committee of the Whole discussion, televising meetings, and making agenda materials available to the public.
Ensure Village policies and services are equitably implemented to serve residents, businesses, and community partners across the Village.

Future Voters

Trisha would love to hear from youth in our community about their vision for Mount Prospect. If you were the Mayor, what would you do? Share your ideas and drawings with Trisha.

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