Promises Delivered for Roselle
Over the past four years, we have made significant strides towards improving Roselle for both residents and businesses. We doubled down on public safety by investing in new technology and staffing. We eliminated excessive bureaucracy, enhancing efficiency for both residents and businesses. We supported our businesses by starting new networking programs and empowered local entrepreneurs through a series of grant programs. We abolished unfair fines to focus on long term solutions while building community trust. We increased transparency by hosting frequent public forums and launched new video series. We laid the groundwork for future prosperity by collaborating with all stakeholders to ensuring that our community continues to thrive and evolve.
Together, we are building a safer, more vibrant Roselle where community and innovation go hand in hand. That’s why this past year Roselle was named by Chicago Parent as a top ten most affordable place to live in DuPage County and by readers of readers of the Daily Herald as the best place to live in the western suburbs.
Pileski Administration Record
Stronger Local Businesses
Unified zoning boards into a single body to expedite resident and business petitions.
Maintained robust business occupancy rates across sectors, consistently above 90%.
Created grant programs to attract new ventures and to support the continued growth of existing local businesses.
Developed a forward-looking plan for the Municipal Campus with an emphasis on community and business viability.
Launched the Manufacturing Meet Up program to bolster industrial businesses.
Funded a new pedestrian bridge over Irving Park Road, enhancing access to Main Street businesses.
Stronger Community
Expanded community outreach with multiple public forums, reinstating "Coffee with the Board," and launching the "Roselle Minute" educational video series.
Secured unprecedented levels of funding for public improvements through Federal, State, and County grants.
Capped future Capital Improvement Surcharge (CIS) fees on water bills through the end of the decade.
Eliminated vehicle sticker program effective with the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Introduced a smart water meter program to provide residents real-time water usage data via smart devices.
Initiated Founders Fest and other community events to enrich Roselle's cultural scene.
Stronger Public Safety
Eliminated red light cameras to focus on more effective safety measures.
Deployed advanced technologies like license plate reader cameras, mobile speed signs, and police drones to enhance public safety.
Doubled the number of full-time behavioral health counselors in the Police Department.
Promoted internal talent for the Chief of Police, ensuring departmental continuity and morale.
Revived community engagement events like National Night Out and Public Safety Open House.
Initiated the First Responders Memorial project to honor the dedication of our safety personnel.
