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Good Government Party
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Your good government team are "men and women committed to giving their skills and help to others via public service and volunteerism to all the residents of our Village."
Kelly Burke - Mayor
Thank you for giving me the honor of serving as your mayor during the past four years! While much has been accomplished during the last four years there is always more to do and with your support we will.
My husband, Terry, and I have lived in the Village for 32 years and raised our three children here. We've lived in three different homes as our family grew. As empty nesters we now reside in the Southeast quadrant.
I love Evergreen Park and have been active in several volunteer roles. I've been a volleyball coach Girl Scout leader, and room mom. For seven years I was as member of the Evergreen Park Library Board. At Most Holy Redeemer Parish I volunteer to provide meals for the Su Casa shelter, started a Mock Trial program for grade school students and was a Women's Guild officer.
Professionally, I am an attorney, graduating from the John Marshall Law School. I have been fortunate to work as a staff member at Saint Xavier University, practice law for a local law firm, and teach at Loyola University School of Law.
Later in my career, serving as the state representative for the 36th District, Village trustee and then Mayor, I have been a common-sense problem solver who puts the interests and safety of residents first. My professional career helped me develop the skills necessary to work collaboratively with residents, Village trustees, and other elected officials to solve the problems and challenges we face.
Much of my service has been voluntary. In positions where I did receive compensation, I have not accepted nor will I receive any public PENSION BENEFITS, including for my service as a legislator or mayor!
Public service is my passion! I have and will continue to serve all residents and businesses with integrity, experience, and enthusiasm. I pledge to continue to work hard, be transparent and accessible, continuously improve our Village, and keep it a safe place to live, work, raise a family and comfortably retire.
Evergreen Park has a strong tradition of "Good Government"; on April 1st please VOTE to KEEP IT by supporting me, Kelly Duffy for Clerk, and Norm Anderson, Mark Phelan and Carol Kyle for Trustee.
Kelly Duffy - Village Clerk
Kelly Duffy is seeking election as your Village
Clerk! Kelly and her husband, Steve, have lived
in the Northeast quadrant for 20 years. They
have two children, who are both graduates of
EPCHS and have graduated from college.
Kelly graduated from Mother McAuley H.S. and
is currently completing her Associate's degree in
Business Administration. Kelly has been small business owner, running a
coffee shop in the Beverly neighborhood. She also was a self-employed
as a sales representative for a direct sales marketing business for over
twenty years.
Kelly has worked her way up in the Village administration, beginning
her career in the Office of Citizen Services, where she was involved in
the food pantry, worked as a Meals on Wheels Driver and at the Village
Farmers Market. Kelly moved up to become an administrative clerk at
Village Hall, where you may have met her at the front counter. She was
promoted to the position of payroll administrator. After the retirement
of long time Clerk Cathy Aparo, Kelly Duffy was appointed to become
Village Clerk by the Board of Trustees. As Clerk she is "The Keeper of the
Records" for the Village. She also serves as the collector, meaning Village
business licenses and fees are processed through her office.
Kelly and her family are active members in our community. In addition
to being a full-time Clerk, Kelly has served as a volunteer in a variety
of civic and educational organizations to include: the Village Pantry,
Northeast PTA (Past President) and many years as room mom. Kelly
also served at EPCHS as Booster member, Band Mom and organized the
annual Evergreen Park Relay for Life fundraiser for several years. Kelly's
husband, Steve, is currently the Treasurer of the EPCHS Foundation for
Educational Excellence.
Mark Phelan - Trustee
Mark and his wife, Judy, are both lifelong
residents of Evergreen Park and raised their four
children here. Mark worked as a proud union
carpenter with Local #54. He is a graduate of
Most Holy Redeemer School and Evergreen
Park Community High School. Mark has
worked collaboratively as a trustee with three
Mayors and currently chairs the Public Works
Committee, helps formulate the annual budget, and with the Mayor and
fellow Trustees enacts ordinances that protect the safety and health of
our Village residents.
Mark has an unparalleled record of service to our community! In
his retirement he took over the volunteer role as the Village Pantry
Manager; in that role he supervises the operations and distribution of
food for residents in need and coordinates a core group of volunteers
as well as students and community organizations looking to pitch in.
Mark received a Certificate of Deaconate Studies from St. Mary of the
Lake Seminary, DePaul University and was ordained as a Deacon. Mark
ministers through Most Holy Redeemer parish, officiating at Mass,
weddings, funerals and christenings. He is a Minster of the Sick and a
Eucharistic Minister.
In addition to his ministry, Mark has been a coach of the Most Holy
Redeemer Raiders football program for two decades and served as a
board member for the Southside Catholic Conference. Mark also has
coached at Brother Rice High School, and for Evergreen Park Boys Club
and Evergreen Park Girls Softball league.
Norm Anderson - Trustee
Norm is a lifelong resident of Evergreen Park.
Norm and his wife, Kathy, have four adult
children and two grandchildren. Norm has been
an active member of Most Holy Redeemer Men's
Club and has coached hundreds of kids as a
varsity football coach and baseball coach. He is
a past president of the Evergreen Park Boys Club
and is a Misericordia Heart of Mercy Volunteer.
Norm recently retired as Chief Building Inspector for Cook County.
Earlier in his carrier Norm worked as a Construction Manager for Com
Ed/Exelon specializing in construction management. Norm is a 1980
graduate of Evergreen Park High School, attended Moraine Valley to
study Construction Technology and has taken continuing education in
the Construction Technology field. As trustee, Norm puts his experience
to work as Chair of the Zoning and Development Committee.
Prior to becoming a Village Trustee, Norm volunteered his time as a
Police and Fire Commissioner and as trustee he serves on the Public
Safety and Public Works committees. The safety of our residents and
businesses has been and remains his top priority!
Carol Kyle - Trustee
Trustee Carol Kyle has roots spanning four
generations in Evergreen Park. A lifetime
resident, Carol and her husband, Gene, live in
the Southeast quadrant. Carol is a graduate
of St. Bernadette's and Mother McAuley High
School. Carol spent her career as a teacher
and graduated from Western Illinois University and received a Master's
Degree from Chicago State University. Carol's two adult children and
seven grandchildren also live in the Village and attend both District #124
schools and EPCHS.
Carol is Chairperson of the Village Recreation, Youth and Citizen Services
Committee. She is dedicated to improving the recreation facilities and
programs the Village offers. As an active community volunteer, Carol
currently serves as Vice President of the Village Pantry, working to assist
Village residents that are in need.
A retired educator, Carol also serves as a "Career Speaker" to students
participating Central Middle School Leadership Team and is a presenter
at the CMS Career Day. She has volunteered and is an advocate for
Special Olympic Programs. Carol's parents, Bob and Betty Norris, were
also deeply involved in our Village. The Norris Baseball Field in our
Northeast quadrant was named so in their honor.
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UHO Achievements 2021-2025
New Businesses
- Party Blossom Boutique
- Klassy Stems
- OSF On Call
- Toast It Iz
- Spoke & Vine
- OSF 99th and Western redevelopment
- Tablets Pharmacy
- Club Pilates
- The Record Shop on 95th
- Subaru
- J. Crew
- Macy's
- La Michoacana de Daniel
- Scannell & Associates
- Chipotle
- The Bead Bar
- Core Sport
- Cheese Mate
- ... and more to come!
Public Safety
- Robust police force supplemented with technology - investments in training, body cams, and in-car computers
- Flock license plate readers deployed throughout the Village
- Speed enforcement campaign funded through state grants
- Solar speed warning signs and two additional speed wagons purchased
- New ambulance (will be delivered in Spring 2025)
- EPFD collaborated with Moraine Valley for paramedic interns, resulting in four paramedics trained and working for EPFD
- Police and fire/EMS response times remain quick
Infrastructure Improvements
- Playgrounds renovations - Kennedy, Candy Cane, Veterans
- Pickleball/tennis court renovations - Duffy, Veterans
- MapleWell Center gym renovations
- Yukich Fields softball field 1 light set added
- Ice rink chiller replacement, new skates, and back-up Zamboni purchased
- 99th St. Western-California repaving - 2023
- SW quadrant road repaving - 2022
- NW quadrant road repaving - Spring/Summer 2025
- 91st and Richmond lift station replacement
- Coordinated with state on paving of 87th St., Kedzie, and Pulaski
- 400 trees planted
- Tree trimming along main streets and side streets
- Village website updated
- Rec Department program sign-ups & payment now online
- Cybersecurity investments
Fiscal Responsibility
- Sales tax revenues increasing - 10% year over year 2023-2024
- Elimination of village sticker - average resident saves $70/year
- Putting refuse contract out for bid resulted in annual savings for residents
- Maintained excellent bond rating
- Entered into agreements with SD124 and SD231 for revenue sharing of Village TIF tax dollars
Events & Programs
- Independence Day parade and fireworks returned after a two year absence
- Started 'Coffee with the Mayor' on Saturdays and evening Public Works & Public Safety Zoom meetings
- New Events: Food truck festival at Circle Park, Labor Day concert and fireworks, Oktoberfest, and Reindog Parade
- Recreation Department, Office of Citizen Services, Youth Commission, and the Barn all added new programs, classes and events
Grants
- $8.8 million from Federal, State, and County awards
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Please make checks payable to "EP United Homeowners" and mail to:
9634 S. Avers
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
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Email: EPUnitedHomeOwners@gmail.com