HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 02-15 03/03/2015 Supporting the NW Municipal Conference 2015 Legislative Program RESOLUTION NO. 02-15
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
THE NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE
2015 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is a member of the Northwest Municipal Conference;
and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference works with its members to develop its annual
Legislative Program that serves as a comprehensive platform on legislative issues in order to
protect and benefit the interests of its member municipalities, residents and businesses in our
communities and the region; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference's 2015 Legislative Program focuses on issues
vital to the Village of Mount Prospect, which include: ensuring a pro-growth environment that
reduces the burden on local taxpayers; ensuring local governments have sufficient revenues to
provide quality public services; and, ensuring the sustainability of critical infrastructure through
strategic investment; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference will actively pursue these legislative priorities to
the benefit of the Village of Mount Prospect and all members of the Northwest Municipal
Conference.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACTING PURSUANT TO
ITS HOME RULE POWERS:
SECTION ONE: That the Village of Mount Prospect hereby pledges our support for the Northwest
Municipal Conference's 2015 Legislative Program; and
SECTION TWO: That the Village of Mount Prospect will actively work to pursue the objectives of
the 2015 Legislative Program both locally and in our federal and state capitols; and
SECTION THREE: That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Northwest Municipal
Conference, to all state and federal legislators representing the Village of Mount Prospect, to the
Office of the Governor and to department heads in the Village of Mount Prospect.
SECTION FOUR: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 3rd day of March, 2015.
Arlene A. Juracek, Mayor
ATTEST:
M. L' a Angell, Village Cler