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Village Board meeting highlights

Issued: Sept. 23, 2021

The Tinley Park Village Board met Tuesday for its regular meeting at Village Hall. Highlights include:
 
  • Deputy Chiefs: The Village Board appointed and swore in Lawrence Rafferty (pictured third, above) as Deputy Police Chief of Operations and Thomas Tilton (pictured fourth) as Deputy Police Chief of Administration. Lawrence proudly served the Cook County Sheriffs Police for more than 28 years and Thomas has served with the United States Secret Service for 26 years as a leader in law enforcement, security and investigative operations. Please join the Village in welcoming our new deputy chiefs!
  • Other Appointments: The Village Board also appointed Parker Bogdan and David Mills as maintenance technicians, Pamela Ardagh as administrative assistant to the police chief, and Michael Coleman as a building official. Congrats to all, and welcome aboard!
  • Fire Prevention Week: The Board passed a resolution recognizing Fire Prevention Week in the Village from Oct. 3 to 9. Interim Chief Steve Klotz gave a presentation encouraging residents to eliminate fire hazards that can cause loss of life, property and resources. Fire Prevention Week always coincides with the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
  • Business Spotlight: The Village Board profiled Weichert Realtors and Mucci World as part of its ongoing Tinley Park Business Spotlight series. 
Watch the entire Village Board meeting on the Village's YouTube page or by tuning in to Tinley Park Television, which broadcasts on Comcast Channel 4 and U-Verse Channel 99.