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A Resolution Approving the Village Board Goals for 2026-2028 as Reviewed at the July 29, 2025 Village Board Meeting
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Introduction
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After every election cycle, the Village Board renews the Village Board Goals document. The purpose is to announce the Village Board's strategic priorities to the community and provide staff with strategic direction. This document also assists with the annual development of the Village budget.
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Recommended Action
Approve the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The last update to the Village Board Goals was adopted on January 23, 2024. The Village Board held a meeting on July 29, 2025, to review and update the Village Board Goals document.
Background
The Village Board maintained the following strategic goals, in no particular order: (1) Community Affordability, (2) Community Health and Safety, (3) Racial Equity, Vibrant, Diverse Neighborhoods, (4) Sustainability & Resiliency, and (5) Economic Vitality. In addition, the Village Board explored adding a sixth goal, Organizational Effectiveness, with an emphasis on innovation and technology. A full copy of the new additions and changes is attached to this agenda item.
The Village Board also revised various priorities (also contained in the attached document). The staff typically creates the strategic initiatives to achieve the priorities.
Below is a summary of new or revised Priorities:
* Community Health & Safety: The Village Board created a new priority #5 to support Oak Park's public health network and a new priority #6 to support unhoused residents
* Vibrant, Diverse, Connected Neighborhoods: Included sustainable transportation under priority #2 related to supporting strategies for parking & mobility
Below is a summary of new or revised Strategic Initiatives:
* Community Health & Safety: Evaluation of the pilot ECCO program and potential expansion, include Vision Zero and Updated Bike Plan recommendations in the CIP, create a str...
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