Village Manager Association » Uncategorized http://vma-oakpark.org of Oak Park Sun, 22 May 2011 16:05:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 VMA Endorsed Candidates Form Party: Citizens for Accountable Leadership http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/11/vma-endorsed-candidates-form-party-citizens-for-accountable-leadership/ http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/11/vma-endorsed-candidates-form-party-citizens-for-accountable-leadership/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:19:34 +0000 admin http://vma-oakpark.org/?p=298 Following the announcement this past Thursday by the Village Manager Association (“VMA”) that its candidate selections process has concluded, the three candidates that have received the VMA’s endorsement–Ray Johnson, Adam Salzman, and Bob Tucker–are pleased to announce the formation of a new political party, on whose slate they will run in the Village of Oak Park elections of April 2011: Citizens for Accountable Leadership.

For more information, please view our full press release.

]]> http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/11/vma-endorsed-candidates-form-party-citizens-for-accountable-leadership/feed/ 0 VMA Announces Endorsements for the Village of Oak Park Board of Trustees http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/10/vma-announces-endorsements-for-the-village-of-oak-park-board-of-trustees/ http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/10/vma-announces-endorsements-for-the-village-of-oak-park-board-of-trustees/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:00:33 +0000 admin http://vma-oakpark.org/?p=279 The Village Manager Association (VMA) proudly endorses its slate for the upcoming elections in Spring 2011:

Village Trustee: Ray Johnson
Village Trustee: Adam Salzman
Village Trustee: Bob Tucker

“We are extremely excited about the selection of Ray, Adam and Bob,” said Brad Bartels, President of the Village Manager Association. “We believe that they possess diverse backgrounds and experiences that make them well suited to tackle the pressing issues of the Village in an effective and inclusive manner. All three candidates have demonstrated that they are thoroughly committed to public service. Ray’s tenure on the board gives him tremendous insight and historical context on key issues. Adam is the current Chair of the Universal Access Commission and his law practice specializes in municipal and pension issues. Bob is the current Chair of the Community Design Commission. He also served as the Chair of the Downtown Oak Park Sub Area Plan ‘Superblock’ Steering Committee and has significant professional experience in the areas of housing and municipal finance.”

The VMA firmly believes that when voters have the opportunity to meet and interact with these fine candidates, they will join the VMA in supporting their candidacies for Village Trustee.

For more information about our endorsed candidates, please view our full press release.

]]> http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/10/vma-announces-endorsements-for-the-village-of-oak-park-board-of-trustees/feed/ 0 Next Selection Committee Meeting Wed. Oct. 20th http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/10/next-selection-committee-meeting-wed-oct-20th/ http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/10/next-selection-committee-meeting-wed-oct-20th/#comments Mon, 18 Oct 2010 02:03:54 +0000 admin http://vma-oakpark.org/?p=275 Just a reminder that the next Selection Committee meeting is on Wednesday, October 20th, at the Andersen center at 804 N. Hayes (Hayes and Division). As mentioned before, all VMA members are welcome to participate in the selection process (and any Oak Park resident may join the VMA). If you have any questions, contact Steven Rouse at (708)927-5565 or selections@vma-oakpark.org. You can also read more about the Selection Committee.

]]> http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/10/next-selection-committee-meeting-wed-oct-20th/feed/ 0 VMA Selection Dates and Times http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/09/vma-selection-dates-and-times/ http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/09/vma-selection-dates-and-times/#comments Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:59:48 +0000 admin http://vma-oakpark.org/?p=267 The selection kick-off was a success and now the first meeting of the Selection Committee is fast approaching. Our meetings for the 2010 Selection Committee will be held on the following dates:

7-9pm October 12th (Tuesday)
7-9pm October 20th (Wednesday)
7-9pm October 25th (Monday)

The meetings will be held at:

Andersen Center
804 N. Hayes (Hayes and Division)

All VMA members are welcome to participate in the selection process. If you have any questions, contact Steven Rouse at (708)927-5565 or selections@vma-oakpark.org. You can also read more about the Selection Committee.

]]> http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/09/vma-selection-dates-and-times/feed/ 0 VMA Selection Kick-Off http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/08/vma-selections-kick-off/ http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/08/vma-selections-kick-off/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:44:42 +0000 admin http://vma-oakpark.org/?p=262 Do you want to help shape Oak Park’s future? Do you have a positive attitude and a desire to work with an outstanding team?

We need you!

The Village Manager Association (VMA) is hosting a Wine and Cheese Party at Marion Street Cheese Market on September 14th at 7:00 pm, to meet fellow citizens who may be interested in either:

  • Running in the Spring 2011 Village election for Village Trustee,

    • OR

  • Joining the Selection Committee, a group of citizens like yourself who will help interview applicants for Village Trustee and choose the best candidates to endorse.

If you want to learn more about these exciting opportunities, come join us!

Marion Street Cheese Market
101 N. Marion
Oak Park, IL
Tuesday, September 14th

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

You can also read more about the Selection Committee. If you have any questions, contact Steven Rouse at (708)927-5565 or selections@vma-oakpark.org

]]> http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/08/vma-selections-kick-off/feed/ 0 A New Look for the Website http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/06/a-new-look-for-the-website/ http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/06/a-new-look-for-the-website/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:57:15 +0000 admin http://vma-oakpark.org/?p=245 We’ve given the website a new look and added a few new features.

  • The site is searchable (see the search box to the right).
  • All past posts are now available.
  • We now support RSS, so if you have a “feed reader” you can link to the VMA website and get notifications of new posts without having to check the site.

Also, if you haven’t joined the VMA facebook group, please do so. It’s a great way to stay involved with the VMA!

]]> http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/06/a-new-look-for-the-website/feed/ 0 Day in Our Village http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/05/day-in-our-village/ http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/05/day-in-our-village/#comments Fri, 28 May 2010 01:15:24 +0000 admin http://vma-oakpark.org/wp/?p=151 It’s summer and that means it’s time for the annual Day in Our Village community festival. This year’s event is on Sunday afternoon, June 6th at Scoville Park near Oak Park Avenue and Lake Street. We will have a booth and would love it if you stopped by.

]]> http://vma-oakpark.org/2010/05/day-in-our-village/feed/ 0 Shop Oak Park http://vma-oakpark.org/2009/12/shop-oak-park/ http://vma-oakpark.org/2009/12/shop-oak-park/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:35:52 +0000 admin http://vma-oakpark.org/wp/?p=155 The Village Manager Association encourages you to consider shopping locally in any (or all!) of Oak Park’s many business districts this holiday season!

We wish you joy and peace in the new year!

]]> http://vma-oakpark.org/2009/12/shop-oak-park/feed/ 0 All Five Candidates Slated by the VMA Win Election http://vma-oakpark.org/2009/04/all-five-candidates-slated-by-the-vma-win-election/ http://vma-oakpark.org/2009/04/all-five-candidates-slated-by-the-vma-win-election/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:44:10 +0000 admin http://vma-oakpark.org/wp/?p=149 The entire slate of candidates endorsed by the Village Manager Association (VMA) was elected in April, 2009. From left to right in the picture above:

Village Trustee: John Hedges
Village Clerk: Teresa Powell
Village President: David Pope
Village Trustee: Collette Lueck
Village Trustee: Glenn Brewer

We offer the candidates our congratulations on a well run campaign and wish them success in their new terms. For more information about the newly elected candidates and the other elected officials endorsed by the VMA, see the Village Officals page.

]]> http://vma-oakpark.org/2009/04/all-five-candidates-slated-by-the-vma-win-election/feed/ 0 Oak Park Centennial http://vma-oakpark.org/2002/12/oak-park-centennial/ http://vma-oakpark.org/2002/12/oak-park-centennial/#comments Tue, 31 Dec 2002 18:12:05 +0000 admin http://vma-oakpark.org/wp/?p=199 In 2002, The Wednesday Journal did a wonderful commemorative section honoring its centennial. It was entitled "Oak Park Stories 100 Years of Big News in a Small Town." Excepts of articles from that edition are presented here, with permission from The Wednesday Journal.

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