VILLAGE BOARD, STAFF
PRESIDENT & TRUSTEES The Village of Hinsdale is governed by its
village president and a board of trustees. The president and the board, comprised of six members, are elected officers. Each of these serves without payment. Their terms are for four years. Also, their terms are staggered so that an important continuity is maintained. The village officers are: President: Thomas Cauley Jr. Trustees: Scott Banke, Neale Byrnes, Laurel Haarlow, Gerald Hughes, Matt Posthuma, Luke Stifflear
Board Committees Hinsdale village trustees sit on one or more of three committees, each of which consists of four trustees. The village president selects one trustee to serve as chairperson. Administration and Community Affairs Committee This committee reviews matters concerning finances, administrative items, and park and recreation activities, and coordinates the annual budget review. Chair – Gerald Hughes, Scott Banke, Luke Stifflear, Matt Posthuma
village staff Environment and Public Services Committee This committee deals with issues and projects pertaining to public works, building and code enforcement, building maintenance as well as coordinate most capital projects and review public improvement projects. Chair – Neale Byrnes, Laurel Haarlow, Scott Banke, Gerald Hughes Zoning and Public Safety Committee This committee generally handles any issues that relate to zoning, police, and fire department operations, and parking concerns. The committee reviews plan commission recommendations and forwards them to the full village board. Chair – Luke Stifflear, Laurel Haarlow, Neale Byrnes, Matt Posthuma From time to time, the village president appoints (with the consent of the village board) volunteers to serve the community on various boards and commissions. Should any resident have an interest in serving, please contact the village clerk at 630-789-7011 or clerk@villageofhinsdale.org.
The board employs a village manager, who supervises approximately 115 village employees in their performance of village services. Village Manager Kathleen A. Gargano Assistant Village Manager/Director of Public Safety – Brad Bloom Police Chief – Brian King Fire Chief – John Giannelli Director of Community Development/Building Commissioner – Robb McGinnis Director of Public Services George Peluso Superintendent Parks & Recreation Heather Bereckis Finance Director – Darrell Langlois Village Attorney – Lance Malina Village Clerk – Christine Bruton
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By working in Chicago and living in the charming Village of Hinsdale, I get the best of both worlds. Hinsdale is a close-knit community with a picturesque and vibrant downtown that includes a variety of shops and restaurants. Hinsdale provides an easy commute by train to Chicago, has great schools and is an ideal place to raise a family. Above all, I enjoy seeing my fellow Hinsdaleans around town, many of whom I first met at our children’s grade school or sporting events nearly 30 years ago. I am proud to call Hinsdale my home town.
– Village President Tom Cauley
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