02/22/2023
Trustees initiate, consider and vote on issues that affect the everyday life of residents, businesses and property owners. These include economic development, public safety, road improvements and property conditions. The village board also addresses any concerns raised by residents.
Not all decisions are popular with citizens. Some of the problems arise after the decision is made. Citizens sometimes feel left out or uniformed of certain topics. However, later find that there had been public announcements, radio ads, etc, prior to a board meeting.
As a Village Trustee you should act as a voice of the citizens. Although it is impossible to please everyone all the time, there is an obligation to listen, educate and try to make an informative decision.
Keeping an open line of communication along with being fair and unbiased is an important element of a community leader!