Congratulations to All SSMMA's Returning Mayors
SSMMA would like to recognize the twenty-nine Mayors who were recently re-elected to serve their communities for another term.
Congratulations to the following re-elected Mayors and their municipalities:
- John D. Ryan, Village of Alsip
- Robert E. Polk, Village of Burnham
- Ronald Denson, Village of Calumet Park
- Louis Presta, Village of Crestwood
- Michael S. Einhorn, Village of Crete
- Thomas A. Brown, Village of East Hazel Crest
- Ron Gardiner, Village of Glenwood
- Vernard L. Alsberry Jr., Village of Hazel Crest
- Richard Hofeld, Village of Homewood
- Patricia L. Eidam, Village of Lansing
- Roger A. Agpawa, City of Markham
- Shelia Y. Chalmers-Currin, Village of Matteson
- Gary L'Heureux, Village of Midlothian
- Frank A. Fleischer, Village of Mokena
- Hank Kuspa, City of Oak Forest
- Sterling M. Burke, Village of Olympia Fields
- Keith I. Pekau, Village of Orland Park
- Kyle R. Hastings, Village of Orland Hills
- Peter March, Village of Peotone
- Terry Wells, Village of Phoenix
- Frank Podbielniak, Village of Posen
- Richard P. Reinbold, Village of Richton Park
- Lawrence Jackson, Village of Riverdale
- Derrick Burgess, Village of Sauk Village
- Terry Matthews, Village of South Chicago Heights
- Don DeGraff, Village of South Holland
- Kenneth A. Peterson Jr., Village of Steger
- Robert Kolosh, Village of Thornton
- Mary Werner, Village of Worth
We look forward to your continued work and dedication in the Southland over the next four years!
Outgoing Mayors
We want to offer our sincere thank you and best wishes to all of the mayors that will be concluding their term in office in May. Thank you for your public service to your community and for working to make not only your community but the region stronger.
Thank you and farewell to the following mayors:
- Greg Szymanski, Village of Beecher
- Domingo Vargas, City of Blue Island
- Michelle M. Qualkinbush, Calumet City
- Yvonne Davis, Village of Dixmoor
- Riley H. Rogers, Village of Dolton
- Paul Braun, Village of Flossmoor
- Annie R. Coulter, Village of Ford Heights
- Eugene Williams, Village of Lynwood
- James F. Popp, Village of Monee
- Tyrone Ward, Village of Robbins
- Jacob C. Vandenburg, Village of Tinley Park
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SAVE THE DATE:
Newly Elected Officials Workshop
Our Workshop is an education program that provides information in a highly interactive format allowing ample opportunity for mayors/presidents, trustees/alderman and others to exchange ideas and explore topics vital to serving as an elected official. Watch for more information on how to register.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
SSMMA Management and Finance Committee Meeting - Monday, May 3 at 12pm
SSMMA Transportation Committee Meeting - Tuesday, May 4 at 2pm
SSMMA Business Meeting - Thursday, May 20 at 6pm
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Illinois Municipalities Fight to Restore Local Funding |
SSMMA and other COGs delivered a message to Springfield: Hands Off Our Money!
SSMMA has joined forces with nine-area Councils of Government (COGs) along with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC) to launch a new initiative aimed at restoring Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) payments to Illinois municipalities.
On Tuesday, we launched our public campaign with a press conference, featuring local mayors representing 275 Chicago-Metro communities. Our mayors urged state lawmakers and Governor Pritzker to resist further cuts to LGDF and to restore the funding levels from 6.06 percent back to 10 percent, which had been originally promised to municipalities.
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“Municipalities depend on LGDF dollars to lessen the burden on homeowners who pay property taxes while keeping municipalities operating and providing basic services,” said Hazel Crest Village President Vernard Alsberry, Jr., Past President of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA), which serves 45 communities. “Illinoisans pay among the highest property taxes in the nation and cannot afford further increases during these challenging and uncertain times.”
View the entire press conference here.
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THIS WEEK ONLY: COVID-19 Vaccinations walk-in appointments in Tinley Park and Matteson-Learn more.
Business Resources
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Under the American Rescue Plan Act, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces official Restuarant Revitalization Fund application and guidelines. Learn more.
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Find more COVID-19 relief options under the American Rescue Plan Act for eligible businesses here.
Housing Resources
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The State of Illinois and Cook County are continuing to develop new COVID-19 rental assistance programs. Illinois residents who meet the eligibility requirements can apply for the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Program. Learn more.
Data Dashboard
SSMMA COVID-19 Tracking Dashboard provides the latest information on reopening guidelines, vaccination plans, COVID-19 testing, and in-depth metrics and data for Cook and Will County.
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News from our Community Partners |
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The South Suburban Housing Center (SSHC) will host a live discussion about reviving the hardest-hit communities with racial-conscious remedies post-pandemic. The webinar will take place on April 27th at 4:00 pm. Register here.
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ComEd Adds $9 Million in Bill Assistance and Extends Payment Plans to help struggling customers. Take advantage of millions in bill-assistance dollars. Learn more.
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The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC) Residental Energy Efficiency & Assistance Programs resource page offers efficiency and emergency assistance tips to help residents save money and energy during COVID-19. Learn more.
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