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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Municipal Government The Caucus released a web toolkit for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to help suburban officials collaborate on DEI across town boundaries. Learn More Aging-in-Community The Caucus guides initiatives to better support the region’s aging population. Learn More The Caucus Is Invested in Regional Sustainability The Caucus leads environmental initiatives that improve quality of life by supporting effective local action. Learn More The Mayors Caucus was founded in 1997 The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus is a membership organization of the Chicago region’s 275 cities, towns and villages. Learn More Independent Voices — One Vision The Mayors Caucus 2024-05-07T13:02:23-05:00 Latest News Cheryl Scott 2024-03-11T10:46:30-05:00 Inflation Reduction Act Resources for Communities, Residents Cheryl Scott 2024-03-11T10:46:30-05:00 March 10th, 2024 | Cheryl Scott 2024-03-08T15:36:48-06:00 Priority Climate Action Plan Completed Cheryl Scott 2024-03-08T15:36:48-06:00 March 1st, 2024 | Cheryl Scott 2024-03-04T16:32:22-06:00 Feedback Requested by 2/24 for Priority Climate Action Plan Cheryl Scott 2024-03-04T16:32:22-06:00 February 20th, 2024 | Cheryl Scott 2024-03-04T16:33:01-06:00 We’re Hiring! Seeking Energy Efficiency Outreach Specialist Cheryl Scott 2024-03-04T16:33:01-06:00 February 9th, 2024 | Crispina Ojeda Simmons 2024-01-26T12:58:39-06:00 IDHS and MMC announce the availability of an additional $11 million for the Supporting Municipalities for Asylum Seeker Services (SMASS) Grant Crispina Ojeda Simmons 2024-01-26T12:58:39-06:00 January 26th, 2024 | Find us on Facebook Initiatives DIVERSITY Many municipalities face similar challenges in the process of adapting to the changing demographics in their communities. Read more. ENVIRONMENT The Caucus leads environmental initiatives that improve environmental outcomes at the regional level by supporting local action. Read more. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Regional Economic Development Committee of the Caucus collaborates as a partner with World Business Chicago on its’ Economic Plan. Read more. GRANTS & RESOURCES There is currently funding available for Environmental Grants & Resources, including America in Bloom , Powering Safe Communities as well as through the Environmental Protection Agency. Read more. HOUSING & COMMUNITY The Housing and Community Development Committee works to develop policies and programs that will assist our region’s municipalities in addressing local housing challenges. Read more. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) The Caucus aims to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities by identifying or deploying different strategies that improve the health and livability of communities. Read more. SERVICE DELIVERY The Mayors Caucus commissioned a 2013 case study on municipal shared services, with a corresponding 2015 update. The information collected has been used to identify best practices Read more. TRANSPORTATION The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus was one of the first organizations to state that it opposed the merger of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and the Regional Transportation Authority. Read more. EARLIER INITIATIVES We have taken initiative on a variety of issues for years. We’ve taken action on emergency preparedness, housing, environmental, telecommunications, critical infrastructure and diversity. Read more. Caucus Officers Kevin R. Burns Executive Board Chairman Mayor, City of Geneva Brandon Johnson Executive Board 1st Vice Chair Mayor, City of Chicago Nancy R. Rotering Executive Board 2nd Vice Chair Mayor, City of Highland Park Jeffrey T. Sherwin Executive Board Treasurer Mayor, City of Northlake John D. Noak Executive Board Secretary Mayor, Village of Romeoville Executive Board Directors Committees Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinators Group (Open chair ) Caucus staff contact: Crispina Ojeda Simmons Age-Friendly Communities Collaborative Catherine Adduci, President, Village of River Forest Caucus staff contact: Crispina Ojeda Simmons Diversity Issues Task Force Rodney Craig, President, Village of Hanover Park William McLeod, President, Village of Hoffman Estates Caucus staff contact: Crispina Ojeda Simmons Environment and Energy Committee Kevin Burns, Mayor, City of Geneva Caucus staff contact: Edith Makra Housing and Community Development Committee Katrina Thompson, Mayor, Village of Broadview Caucus staff contact: Ben Schnelle Legislative Committee Gerald Bennett, Mayor, City of Palos Hills Caucus staff contact: Neil C. James Regional Economic Development Committee Karen Darch, President, Village of Barrington Caucus staff contact: Neil C. James Service Delivery Task Force (Open chair) Caucus staff contact: Neil C. James Transportation Committee Jeffery Schielke, Mayor, City of Batavia Caucus staff contact: Neil C. James Quick Find Home The Region Initiatives Legislative Priorities COVID-19 Resources 2020 Census Engagement – archived Contact Latest News Inflation Reduction Act Resources for Communities, Residents Priority Climate Action Plan Completed Feedback Requested by 2/24 for Priority Climate Action Plan We’re Hiring! Seeking Energy Efficiency Outreach SpecialistThe Metropolitan Mayors Caucus is a membership organization of the Chicago region’s 275 cities, towns and villages. The Caucus pushes past geographical boundaries and local interests to work on public policy issues. Find us on Facebook © Copyright 2024 The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. All Rights Reserved. Web Site by NuZoo Media • Chicago Web Design Page load...