Lisa K. Shelley

The board addressed public commentary regarding zoning regulations, recent police conduct, and concerns over lead service line replacement costs. Several proclamations were approved, specifically recognizing National Gun Violence Awareness Day, LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and Juneteenth. The session included a review of code compliance strategies for Heritage House and the appointment of members to the Plan Commission and Police and Firefighters' Pension Fund Boards. Furthermore, the board adopted a consent agenda incorporating infrastructure projects such as sidewalk improvements, sewer rehabilitation, and street resurfacing, alongside various municipal ordinances. Finally, a resolution was passed approving an independent contractor agreement for facility solar design and installation to secure federal incentives.

The Board of Trustees held a meeting where residents raised concerns regarding hit-and-run accidents and the financial burden of lead water service line replacements. Several proclamations were approved, including those celebrating the 70th anniversary of Oak-Leyden, Earth Month 2026, and Arbor Day. The Board received reports on committee activities, including grant pursuits for energy codes and civic data initiatives. Numerous ordinances and resolutions were adopted, covering topics such as budget amendments for the GreenTown Conference, administrative adjudication for parking citations, vehicle towing regulations, a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU, and various professional services agreements for infrastructure and engineering projects. The Board also reviewed a feasibility assessment for an electric shuttle, adopted the Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan, and approved an ordinance establishing time limits and idling fees for public electric vehicle charging stations.

This document outlines the strategic direction for the Village of Oak Park, envisioning a desirable, diverse, and inclusive community committed to racial and environmental justice. Guided by principles of community-centered thinking, fiscal responsibility, trust-building, transparency, engagement, and a focus on equity, innovation, and sustainability, the plan establishes goals across seven key areas: Community Affordability, Community Health & Safety, Racial Equity, Vibrant, Diverse, Connected Neighborhoods, Sustainability & Resiliency, Economic Vitality, and Organizational Effectiveness.

This document provides an update on the Village of Oak Park's Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs (IPLAN) process, which functions as a community health assessment and planning framework. The strategic priorities of the IPLAN are structured around the Natural and Built Environment, Mental Health and Substance Use, Gun Violence, and Access to Care. The plan's overarching goal is to advance health equity and improve population health outcomes through a systems-level approach that addresses broader determinants and fosters collaborative, sustainable strategies.

The Board focused on goal setting, including the revision of the vision statement and the establishment of core values and strategic goals. Discussions covered community affordability, economic vitality, and strategies for expanding nightlife and retail occupancy. The Board also reviewed priorities for public health and safety, racial equity action planning, implementation of the Climate Action Plan, and infrastructure improvements such as streetscaping and active transportation planning.