R-15-02R -15 -2
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
THE NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE
2015 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Village of Deerfield is a member of the Northwest Municipal Conference; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference works with its members to develop its annual
Legislative Program that serves as a comprehensive platform on legislative issues in order to
protect and benefit the interests of its member municipalities, residents and businesses in our
communities and the region; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference's 2015 Legislative Program focuses on issues
vital to the Village of Deerfield, which include: ensuring a pro - growth environment that reduces
the burden on local taxpayers; ensuring local governments have sufficient revenues to provide
quality public services; and, ensuring the sustainability of critical infrastructure through strategic
investment; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference will actively pursue these legislative
priorities to the benefit of the Village of Deerfield and all members of the Northwest Municipal
Conference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Deerfield hereby pledges our
support for the Northwest Municipal Conference's 2015 Legislative Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Deerfield will actively work to pursue the
objectives of the 2015 Legislative Program both locally and in our federal and state capitols; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Northwest
Municipal Conference, to all state and federal legislators representing the Village of Deerfield, to
the Office of the Governor, and to department heads in the Village of Deerfield.
PASSED this 2nd day of March , 2015.
AYES:Benton, Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Struthers
NAYS: None
ABSENT:None
ABSTAIN: None
APPROVED this 2nd day of Maarch 2015.
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Village President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk