Our Mission
The Mission of the Action Party is to bring our community together to keep Morton Grove a great place to live, work, and raise a family for this and future generations.
We have a proud record of accomplishments especially during the past 10 years including:
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The shopping center at Waukegan and Dempster was once a popular destination but had been in decline for many years. When the former owners refused to redevelop the site, the Village convinced them to sell the property to an experienced developer. The Village worked with the new owners to turn the center into a destination of which residents can be proud. The new Sawmill Station is now home to luxury residences, restaurants, stores, and services you told us you wanted.
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Morton Grove has an exciting collection of popular and award winning restaurants from all over the world that are quickly becoming patron favorites. We have so many diverse restaurants to choose from, there are too many to list. We hope you are visiting your favorites regularly!
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Stabilized skyrocketing water rates
Millions of dollars in long term savings for both residents and the Village
Upgraded aging infrastructure resulting in new local streets and new water mains throughout Village
Modern water delivery system resulting in less water loss due to leaks - saving both water and money
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Best snow removal in the State
Free leaf pick up service
Compassionate and award winning Police Department
Highly trained, state of the art Fire Department
Programs for Seniors
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Morton Grove Days and 4th of July Parade
National Night Out
Adopt a Planter
Recycling Events
Neighborhood Outreach Meetings
Sustainability Expo
Outstanding Neighbor Awards
Village Wide Garage Sale
Photo Contest
Fire Department Open House
Senior Programming
Pumpkin Smash Event
Earth Month Activities
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Continued to keep property tax levels as low as possible
Increased Village EAV by promoting new businesses and developments that reduce tax burden for residents
Appropriately funded pensions and other obligations
Increased Village reserves
Improved our bond rating
Village share of property tax bill has continued to be kept at 13% or less
We still have much to do and with your support we will:
Renovate the Metra Train Station and revitalizing the surrounding area
Continue prudent fiscal management policies
Replace obsolete Village Hall and Police Station without significantly raising property taxes
Saving taxpayers millions of dollars and protecting our environment
Repurposing existing 5/3 Bank building
Installing energy efficient elements