At a time when frustration toward government seems to be at an all-time high, it’s refreshing to take note of those who are truly transforming the way government works for the better. Government and citizen-led initiatives across Illinois are pioneering new ways to deliver better government services at a lower cost.
Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, for the 2016 Transform Illinois Awards luncheon, where we will present our second annual Transformer Awards to our Local Government, State Government and Citizen Transformers.
The event will feature a keynote address by Christopher R. Berry, associate professor in the Harris School, director of the Center for Municipal Finance and faculty director of the Master of Science Program in Computational Analysis and Public Policy, at University of Chicago; an awards presentation; and panel discussion on how our awardees successfully achieved greater efficiency through collaboration and innovation. They’ll also discuss why it’s so important, now more than ever, to promote and support local government efficiency efforts.
Award Winners
State Transformers
Ill. Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park)
Ill. Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon)
Local Transformer
Village of Algonquin, Ill.
Citizen Transformer
Century Hill Street Lighting District
The Transformer Award is given by Transform Illinois, a statewide collaborative of elected officials and civic and research organizations, including the Metropolitan Planning Council, DuPage County, Better Government Association, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, Northern Illinois University, Illinois Campaign for Political Reform, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois and League of Women Voters who are trying to find ways to make our government work better at all levels.
MPC thanks Wight & Company for their generous sponsorship of this event.