Jennifer’s plan in brief: One Village for every stage of life: safe routes to school, community events and recreation, help staying connected and in your own home, and an easier way to be heard at City Hall.
What neighbors are saying
Parents want safe ways for kids to walk and bike to school.
Older residents want to stay active, connected, and in their homes.
The facts so far
The City reimburses part of residents’ recreation costs, up to $500 per household per year.
Community services include Vacation House Watch, a community flu shot clinic at City Hall, and Drug Take Back events, all listed in the Village Crier.
Council meetings are held in person at City Hall. Residents can watch online, but public comment during Audience Participation is taken in person.
Volunteers keep the Village running. In September 2026, staff told Council that the Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission and the Art Commission had recently canceled meetings for lack of a quorum.
Listen
Recruit residents of every age and neighborhood to serve on boards and commissions, so every voice is at the table.
Ask Council to consider letting residents comment remotely during Audience Participation, for those who can’t come out on a winter evening.
Inform
One annual Village Services Guide, in the Crier and online, listing what is available and who to call, from Vacation House Watch and the flu shot clinic to Drug Take Back days, emergency alerts, and the recreation reimbursement.
One clear map of safe walking and biking routes to school, posted in plain language.
Clear pointers to state and county property tax relief programs for older homeowners.
Act
Community events for everyone. Strong support for Outdoor Movie Night, the Barn Party at Quincy Farm, and other community events, and protection for the recreation reimbursement.
Staying home and staying reachable. Push for real cell coverage at home and plain guidance on staying reachable for 911.
A neighbor network. Use the mayor’s convening role to support volunteer neighbor check-ins and HOA connections, so no one in the Village feels isolated.
What this means for your street
The same Village should welcome a family on its first walk to school and support a neighbor who wants to stay in the home they love. Most of what helps is shared: a clear map of safe routes, community events in our parks and at the barn, real cell coverage at home, and a services guide that tells everyone what is available and who to call. I will work for one Village where every resident, at every stage of life, feels at home and can be heard at City Hall.