Dear Friend,

It has been my honor to serve you and our Village as Mayor since 1999. Working together, Forest Park has evolved into one of the most desirable home locations in the region. We have become a shopping destination and a dining mecca. I am proud of the progress we have made.

Besides our affordable homes and attractive tax rates, we have been able to improve public safety, increase green space and develop innovative senior and youth programs.

I was born in Forest Park and decided long ago to remain here and raise our family. I am committed to making this a prosperous community where our children are safe and well-educated, our seniors are respected and cared for and our businesses can thrive.

Financially we are stronger than ever, due to new, strengthened fiscal policies. And our government is more accessible and open than at any time in the village’s history and with one of the toughest ethics ordinances in the state.

I want to continue our progress and work with all of you to maintain and enhance our quality of life. Your support is very important to me, and with that support I can continue to move Forest Park in a positive direction even with all the fiscal challenges facing all of us.

Thank you,

Anthony T. Calderone

Your friend and Mayor