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January 2012 Agenda
Report from the
Supervisor...
I have often been asked why do we still have Township government, a valid question and one that can be answered easily. When we were given the charter to operate as a government in 1850 it was for the basic reason, to take care of the health, safety and welfare of our communities. We still carry out those duties today and I might add doing so proudly. We help so many people who would otherwise not have the same opportunities without us.
It is not just the government of the Township but the taxpayer who participates in giving help to their neighbors. People they do not even know but are helping them nevertheless. I want to point out just how much help you have offered. In fiscal year 2009-10 we gave direct help to 59,266 residents of the Township. We did this with funds from the Town and General Assistance budgets.
We supported over 20 social service agencies from child care to housing, transportation, and medical expenses. From drug abuse therapy, school bullying program programs and after school programs. From child abuse to adult abuse. We help 4000 children learn about bicycle safety and served over 8000 residents with tax problems. We assisted over 10,000 with unincorporated vehicle stickers from our front office. We provide 5000 seniors and the disable with transportation. Yes, we did a lot and yes, the taxpayers paid for it. But that being said, the cost to help the 59,266 people with direct care cost us about $33.12 per person. I don't know of any other government delivering direst service for that dollar amount.
I just thought you would like to know that this Township is upholding our mandate to serve the health, safety and welfare of our communities and staying the guardian of the taxpayers money.
Supervisor Nanci L. Vanderweel
Wanted: Gently Used Children's Books
Have your children outgrown Dr. Seuss? Haven't read the Curious George books in years? Finished exploring with Dora and Diego? We are looking for Winnie the Pooh and Sesame Street too! Elk Grove Township is committed to helping our children get a head start on their reading proficiency. Those in our unincorporated areas of Elk Grove Township must pay an annual fee to use local libraries. For some, these fees may be out of reach due to limited income. All books collected will be given to area children. Donations can be dropped off at the Township Hall located at 2400 S. Arlington Heights Road, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Elk Grove Township Receives Donation of $5,000.00
(pictured above left to right) Des Plaines Mayor Martin J. Moylan, Executive Director of the Des Plaines Community Foundation Rosemary Argus, Elk Grove Township Supervisor Nanci L. Vanderweel and Elk Grove Township Clerk Mike Sweeney pose for a photograph as the $5,000 check is presented by the Des Plaines Community Foundation to the Elk Grove Township Food Pantry. In addition to helping assure food needs are met, the Des Plaines Community Foundation assists with transportation needs, housework, snow shoveling, home repair and yard work for the elderly and disabled.
Rosemary Argus, Executive Director of the Des Plaines Community Foundation, recently presented a $5,000 check to Elk Grove Township Officials for food supplies for the Elk Grove Township Food Pantry. The Food Pantry services Des Plaines residents, approximately 150 families, living west of Mt. Prospect Road within the Elk Grove Township boundary. Des Plaines Mayor Martin J. Moylan was on hand as the check was presented at the Elk Grove Township Food Pantry.
Elk Grove Township Food Pantry will accept non-perishable food items. Items may be dropped off 9 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday, at the Elk Grove Township Hall, 2400 S. Arlington Heights Road. For additional information call 847-437-0300.
Elk Grove Township Mission Statement
It is the mission of the government of Elk Grove Township to carry out the duties and responsibilities of Township government as prescribed by Illinois law, to provide for the health, safety and welfare of Township citizens of all ages, to maintain the highways and property of the Township professionally and economically and to carry out this mission in a timely and efficient manner with the highest degree of service to the taxpayers, thereby continuing the tradition of Elk Grove Township.
