Village Trustee· 2023–2027 (cycle default: IL municipal terms begin May 1, end Apr 30)
Brian D. Straw
Oak Park
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- 33
- Total speaking time
- 7:14:22
- Avg per meeting
- 13:10
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Top issues during term (20)
Housing Affordability and Zoning Reform
The zoning updates aim to reduce development costs and encourage incremental housing options across the village over time.
FY 2027 Budget Kickoff and Fiscal Outlook
A 7.94% levy increase is proposed; about $1.7 million in one-time spending would come from reserves.
November Advisory Referendum on Anti-Boycott Laws
None.
Municipal Employee Compensation and Union Negotiations
The labor agreements' cost impacts are not itemized in the published agenda.
Nuisance Property and Vacant Building Regulation Overhaul
Property owners facing nuisance designations will incur higher registration fees and potential fines up to $750.
Police Oversight and Review Framework
Potential impacts on capital improvement project timelines and legal defense costs.
FY 2027-2031 Water and Sewer Capital Projects
Involves $9.9 million in proposed 2027 water and sewer capital spending, including a $1.5 million design placeholder for flood mitigation.
Values-Based Investment Policy and Scoring Rubric
Impacts portfolio yield and banking relationships across approximately $70 to $80 million in investable funds.
FY 2027 Police and Fire Pension Fund Actuarial Reports and Tax Levy Preparation
Combined recommended annual contribution of approximately $16.4 million, representing about 40% of the village's total tax levy.
Motor Fuel Tax and Arterial Resurfacing Coordination
Brings up to $70,000 from Nicor Gas toward resurfacing, with the Village's share estimated around $72,000 at contract prices.
Proposed Zoning Code Changes and History Education Session
Absorbed within existing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office operational budgets.
New Liquor Licenses
License fee revenue is not specified in the agenda.
school district bond referendum
Property owners could see their local tax bills go up if the $84.6 million bond gets approved by voters.
HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant
The grant funds lead mitigation work in eligible homes; local cost share is not stated in the agenda.
Dispatch Center Expansion
Cost allocation for the expansion is not stated in the published agenda.
Commercial Dumpster Lock Requirement
Unknown; lock program costs for businesses are not stated.
2026 Property Tax Levy Estimate
Sets an estimated Village property tax levy of about $56.3 million for tax year 2026, collected in 2027.
Village AI policy in development
Health insurance cost surge
About $1.5 million in added annual costs.
CAD/RMS dispatch system launch
Decisions during term (320)
Recorded while Straw was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 1, 2026 Finance Committee Minutes (MOT 26-249)
Motion to extend proceedings
Adjournment
Approval of Meeting Agenda and Consent Reassignments
Approval of October 6, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Proclamation: National Arts and Humanities Month
Proclamation: Indigenous Peoples' Day
Proclamation: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Consent Agenda Approval
Ordinance ORD 26-175: Vacant and Nuisance Buildings
RES 26-298 A Resolution Approving the 2027 Employee Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance Providers’ Plan Designs and Premiums and Authorizing Their Execution
RES 26-305 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of One 2026 American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) Ambulance through the Houston/Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program, from American Response Vehicles Inc., of Columbia, MO, in an…
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Proclamations
Plan Commission Appointment
Consent Agenda Approval
Adoption of Police Oversight Review Framework
Approval of September 24, 2026 Finance Committee Minutes
Adjournment
Adjourn to Closed Session
Voting record (51)
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