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MAKING BUFFALO GROVE THRIVE

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 A current Trustee since 2011 and former chairman of the Buffalo Grove Plan Commission (2000-2011), Les has helped shape the village's growth.

Les Ottenheimer's Accomplishments

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Keeping Property Taxes Flat

For six consecutive years, Buffalo Grove has maintained 0% increase to the property tax levy.

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Highest Possible Bond Rating

Buffalo Grove holds the AAA bond rating from Standard & Poor's- the highest rating possible.

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Largest Capital Investment in History

Launched in 2024, the Infrastructure Modernization Program (IMP) is the largest capital investment program in the Village's history.

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Strongly Funded Pensions and Reserves

 Buffalo Grove exceeds the state's mandate to fund public safety pensions at 90% by 2040.

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Driving Economic Development

  Continued growth along the Dundee and Lake Cook Road corridors, including the groundbreaking of new developments

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We must become the change we want to see in the world"

Inspired by Gandhi's words,

Les remains committed to making a meaningful impact.

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