City Administrator Recruitment Update: Community Forum Scheduled for January 30

The City of West Chicago continues to move forward in the recruitment process for the next City Administrator. Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the Community Survey and share input. Your feedback helped shape the qualities and priorities the City is looking for in its next leader, and it continues to play an important role in this process. 

Following the Community Survey, a Selection Committee reviewed the applications received and recommended six candidates to advance to interviews. After completing interviews, the committee recommended three candidates to move forward in the process. 

As the next step, the remaining candidates will participate in additional interviews with City department heads and the City Council. Each candidate will also have the opportunity to meet with interested community members during a public Community Forum. 

Community input remains important at this stage. The City Administrator serves as the City’s chief administrative officer, supporting the Mayor and City Council by managing day-to-day operations and ensuring City services are delivered effectively. Participating in the Community Forum gives residents, businesses, and community partners a meaningful opportunity to hear directly from the finalists, ask thoughtful questions, and provide feedback to help inform the Mayor and City Council as they consider the next appointment. 

Community Forum Invitation 

Residents, business owners, and community members are invited to attend a Community Forum to hear from the finalist candidates and share feedback. 

Community Forum 

During the forum, each candidate will provide a brief introduction and participate in a moderated Q&A featuring questions submitted by the community in advance. Following the Q&A, attendees will have an opportunity to meet with the candidates informally. Attendees will be invited to provide feedback on the finalists for consideration by the Mayor and City Council. (The City Administrator is appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the City Council.) 

Attendees will have the chance to win raffle prizes and enjoy refreshments, including: 

• $250 Menards gift card 
• $150 Downtown Business gift card bundle 
• $50 Tampico gift card 

This forum is an important opportunity for the community to learn more about the candidates and help inform the City’s decision-making as the process continues. 

Submit Questions in Advance 

Community members are encouraged to submit questions for consideration during the forum. Prospective questions could relate to leadership, organizational management, transparency, budgeting, customer service, economic development, community engagement, and other priorities important to West Chicago. 

Submit your question(s) by: noon on Wednesday, January 28

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