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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE HONORABLE DAN DIMARIA ON HIS RETIREMENT AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
WHEREAS, the Honorable Dan DiMaria was born and raised in Niles and has lived in Morton Grove with his wife Melodee, and their 5 children since 1997; and
WHEREAS, since 2001, the Honorable DiMaria has served the Village of Morton Grove in various roles, including as Village Clerk, Village Trustee, and Mayor; and
WHEREAS, when the Honorable DiMaria was elected as Mayor in 2013, he championed a bold vision for economic development that led to the completion of several transformative projects including the modernization of the Morton Grove Metra Station and the development of the Sawmill Station mixed-use lifestyle center bringing national brands and new amenities to the center of Morton Grove; and
WHEREAS, during his leadership, Morton Grove partnered with the Village of Niles to create the Morton Grove Niles Water Commission, which stabilized water rates and included over 100 million dollars in new infrastructure, led the successful Lehigh/Ferris Tax Increment Financing District, generating over a million dollars in new annual property taxes for the school districts; and
WHEREAS, from revitalizing the Village's commercial districts to attracting new business and supporting local entrepreneurs, the Honorable DiMaria has attracted new investment, created jobs, strengthened the Village's tax base, and improved the overall quality of life of residents; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable DiMaria has also spearheaded major public projects, including the construction of the new Morton Grove Metra Station and the relocation of the current Village Hall and Police Station to an improved municipal complex. He was instrumental in completing the 2015 Strategic Plan and 2023 update, and in developing the Village's logo and tagline, "Incredibly Close, Amazingly Open"; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable DiMaria has served as the President of the Northwest Municipal Conference, a Di...
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