The Strategic Management Process is an important step in developing the Village's goals for the coming year. Annually, Village officials and residents discuss community needs, prioritize policy options, and set goals. The changing needs of Woodridge residents are recognized and addressed through the Strategic Management Process, which set goals that serve as a foundation for the annual budget.
The Community Needs Survey is a community survey that has been conducted for 27 years for the purpose of gaining feedback from the community related to services provided by the Village of Woodridge. Please find the results of the 2011 Community Needs Survey listed below:
2011 Town Meeting
This year’s Town Meeting held on October 6th looked quite a bit different than in previous years. Participants attended an open house in an exhibition hall format. Attendees went from table to table visiting the various Village departments, the Park District, the Library, Lemont Fire District, Darien-Woodridge Fire District, Lisle-Woodridge Fire District, High School District 99, Center Cass School District 66, and Woodridge School District 68. The event was held at Bobak’s Signature Events in Seven Bridges. The open house featured exhibits and opportunities for attendees to interact with the various agencies, ask questions, and learn more about programs and services. Families were encouraged to attend and kids’ activity tables were available, with toys provided by the Park District. Attendees could come and go as they pleased during the open house which was held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
At 7:00 p.m. Mayor Murphy introduced the 2011 Community Recognition Award recipients and shared a brief update on what’s happening in Woodridge. Attendees then had time to engage in a question and answer period covering a variety of municipal issues. Many attendees shared that they enjoyed the new format, and found the informal approach to be accommodating and an inviting experience.
Click here for a copy of the presentation slides.
Click here for a script of the Mayor’s presentation.
2011 Goal Setting
The Village of Woodridge Mayor and Board of Trustees surpassed another milestone in the Village's Strategic Management by holding the Goal Setting Workshop on November 3, 2011. The purpose of the meeting was to explore what they considered to be the most significant priorities or objectives to be achieved within the next three years. The meeting marks the halfway point in the Village's fiscal year which began on May 1, 2011. The top three overall highest ranked priorities include seeking and retaining businesses, the identification of innovative efficiencies at intergovernmental and multi-jurisdictional levels, and the evaluation of land use options to reduce the residential tax burden.