Village of Mount Prospect

Our team at the Village of Mount Prospect is "Leading the Way!" The Village was recently honored with the prestigious "Leading the Way" award from ETC Institute, recognizing exceptional performance in delivering services to residents. This places Mount Prospect in the top 10% of all local governments in the United States for the summer of 2024, as assessed by ETC's DirectionFinder® Survey. The "Leading the Way" award reflects Mount Prospect’s top-tier performance across three core areas: Overall Quality of Services; Customer Service; and Value for Taxes and Fees. In addition to these key metrics, our performance outpaced the national average by more than 20% in 42 specific areas, including street maintenance, emergency preparedness, communication effectiveness, and various public services. This award is something that can be shared among each of our team members, whose dedication and excellence allow us to continuously improve our services. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gSssUcGG

At the May 7 Village Board Meeting, Mayor Paul Wm. Hoefert proclaimed May 19 - 25 as National Public Works Week in Mount Prospect. This week honors the dedicated staff who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our community’s transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other essential structures and facilities. As first responders, the Village's Public Works Department is vital in maintaining the safety and quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. The Village of Mount Prospect is also lucky to be one of few communities in the State with a nationally accredited department through the American Public Works Association! In celebration of Public Works Week, the Department is hosting its annual Public Works Open House tomorrow from 9 am - 1 pm at the Public Works Facility (1700 W. Central Rd.). This is a free, family-friendly event featuring games and prizes, a tour of the facility and its fleet, and a wide range of displays demonstrating how the Village’s water system, sewer system, parkway trees, buildings, streets, and vehicles are maintained. Come out to see the Mount Prospect Public Works Department in action and celebrate #NationalPublicWorksWeek with us!

Now hiring for Compliance Inspector, Project Engineer, and also accepting Police Officer Lateral applications! Visit our employment page for details!https://lnkd.in/gdHFjxxr

During the May 7, 2024, Village of Mount Prospect Village Board meeting, Mayor Hoefert officially swore in Therapy Dog Charlie into the Police Department. Charlie, a 2 year old Yellow Lab, was adopted by our department from Chicagoland Lab Rescue, where he was fostered by SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program prior to joining our team. Charlie and his handler, Officer Greg Sill, have also become a certified Pet Therapy Team through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. "Officer" Charlie will look to bring joy and share his unconditional love with our community, the Police Department and the Village.

We are hiring for Engineering Inspector and Senior Activities Coordinator! Visit our jobs page for details and to apply. https://lnkd.in/gcXuESDN

Mount Prospect's favorite Friday activity is back! Annual Fridays on the Green concerts are starting up this spring/summer, and the Village wants to offer the business community a chance to sponsor the series. This family-friendly concert series draws crowds of 300-500+ per event right to the heart of downtown Mount Prospect. An event sponsorship builds corporate image, fosters brand awareness, and invests in quality of life for the community. Corporate sponsors are recognized throughout the event season and in a variety of digital and print promotions. If your business interested in sponsoring, fill out our Fridays on the Green Sponsor Form online here: https://lnkd.in/gA_tbWcu. The deadline is Monday, March 25, 2024.

On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the Mount Prospect Police Department promoted three veteran officers from within the department at the Village of Mount Prospect Village Board meeting. Commander Bart Tweedie was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief of Administration, Sergeant Christopher Rondeau was promoted to the rank of Commander and will assume the role of Administrative Commander and Officer Ognjen Saric was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and has joined the afternoon patrol shift. Deputy Chief Anthony Addante has been re-assigned to Deputy Chief of Operations, which became vacant by the recent retirement of Deputy Chief Joseph Garris. Deputy Chief Tweedie is a 21-year veteran of the Mount Prospect Police Department who began his career as a patrol officer in 2002. Tweedie was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in June of 2014 and to the rank of Commander in May of 2023. During his career, Tweedie has been a detective, range officer, accident investigator, defensive tactics instructor, administrative sergeant, and administrative commander. Deputy Chief Tweedie has received 19 citizen letters of appreciation, 1 letter of exceptional performance, and 6 honorable mentions over his career. Deputy Chief Tweedie is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command course. Commander Christopher Rondeau is a 21-year veteran of the Mount Prospect Police Department who began his career as a patrol officer in 2002. Rondeau was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in July of 2019. During his career, Rondeau has been a detective, evidence technician, youth officer, field training officer, school resource officer and evidence technician program coordinator, and served as the administrative sergeant before his promotion. Commander Rondeau has received 14 citizen letters of appreciation, 1 letter of exceptional performance, 2 honorable mentions and 2 commendations over his career. Commander Rondeau is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command course. Sergeant Ognjen Saric is a 9-year veteran of the Mount Prospect Police Department. While with the department, Sergeant Saric has served as a Patrol Officer and held multiple specialty positions within the department, such as accident reconstructionist, foreign language interpreter for the Serbian, Bosnian and Croatian language, breathalyzer operator, and a drug recognition expert. He also is a field supervisor for the Major Case Assistance Team’s (MCAT) Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) Team. Sergeant Saric has received 12 citizen letters of appreciation, 4 letters of exceptional performance, 2 honorable mentions and 6 commendations over his career. He was also named the “Officer of the Quarter” for the fourth quarters in 2017 and 2018. Pictured L to R: Chief Michael Eterno, Deputy Chief Bart Tweedie, Sergeant Ognjen Saric, Commander Christopher Rondeau, and Deputy Chief Anthony Addante.

We are now hiring for summer #internships! The Village has always been a proud supporter of empowering and training the next generation. Within our organization, numerous full-time employees, department heads, and directors started out as summer interns and built their lifelong careers around that experience. The following internships and seasonal opportunities are available: - Accounting Intern - Building & Inspections Intern - Civil Engineering Intern - Communications Intern - Digital Video Intern - Forestry Intern - Planning Intern - Seasonal Maintenance Worker Learn more about each job and apply at https://lnkd.in/g7ggxYhr. #localgovernment #internshipopportunities #summerinternships

The Village of Mount Prospect is pleased to announce new Assistant Village Manager Alex Bertolucci! Alex served as the Assistant to the Village Manager since 2020 and stepped into his new role on February 1, 2024. Village Manager Michael Cassady explained the decision for the internal appointment is an opportunity to reallocate the position based on the talent we have in the organization. “Alex’s educational background, local government management experience, professionalism, and commitment to the Village of Mount Prospect organization and the community have prepared him for this expanded role,” Cassady said. Alex has a master’s degree in public administration from Northern Illinois University and a bachelor’s degree in public policy. Prior to serving as Assistant to the Village Manager, he held the positions of Management Analyst, Administrative Analyst, and Intern, cumulating to 13 years of service to the Village of Mount Prospect. “I am grateful to be considered for this position and look forward to continuing to serve the community of Mount Prospect,” said Bertolucci. “I am thankful to the many individuals that have supported me and whom I’ve learned from during my tenure so far at the Village.” 

This morning, Mayor Paul Wm. Hoefert delivered the annual State of the Village Address, hosted by the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce. The State of the Village provides a snapshot of what has been going on in Mount Prospect for the past year and previews what lies ahead in 2024. Highlights include Village finances, public safety, economic development, new businesses, and summaries from each Village Department. 📣 Check it out: https://lnkd.in/g8X8eZCB