Illinois became Smoke-Free on January 1, 2008! Click here for more details..
I was a Village Trustee in Woodridge from 2003 to 2007. Click here for more details.
The Woodridge Park District passed a smoking ban for playgrounds and athletic fields. Click here for the ordinance.
Woodridge was selected as the 61st "Best Place to Live" by Money Magazine (towns under 50,000). Click here for the magazine article and some newspaper articles.
Property taxes due June 1st - the Village of Woodridge portion is 4.4% of my property tax bill (last year).
The "equalized assessed value" of all real estate in Woodridge surpassed $1,000,000,000 this year. That enabled the Village to reduce the property tax "rate" for the 21st year in a row.
A reminder from the Police Department - please do not block the sidewalk with your car. If any part of your vehicle is parked on a sidewalk, you could face a $30 ticket.
A reminder from the Police Department to keep dogs on leashes when off premises. Click here for the ordinance and fine schedule.
Have you taken the Energy Pledge? Go to www.energystar.gov and take the "Change a Light, Change the World" pledge to save energy and help reduce the risks of global climate change by replacing at least one light in your home with an ENERGY STAR light.
UPDATE: The four bulbs I replaced will use only 201,480 watts of power per year (instead of 839,500 watts) and at 9 cents per kWh, that saves $57.42 per year.
Do you have a problem with pit bulls or rottweilers in your neighborhood? Click here for more information.
Village Board meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at Village Hall. Click here for the pending agenda / past minutes of the Board.
Former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neil said "All politics is
local" so if there is anything that you need, if you have a complaint, comment, idea, etc., please the Woodridge Village Board.
/s/ Robert "Bob" Brandt
