Elgin is strongest when it serves everyone
As an experienced leader, community volunteer and mother, I am committed to ensuring that Elgin remains a great place to live, work, play, do business and raise a family. During my tenure on the Elgin City Council, I have supported policies to ensure that Elgin remains a safe, affordable community with a high quality of life, excellent city services and a sustainable future. I envision the next step for our community is to become a. destination for arts, culture and entertainment in the suburbs. I believe that by engaging a variety of key stakeholders and thinking “outside of the box”, we can make Elgin a unique entertainment hub, spurring economic development and investment in our community.
(Photo by Carolyn Buhrow)
(Photo by Carolyn Buhrow)
(Photo by Carolyn Buhrow)
Notable Accomplishments
- Successfully led the effort to bring back the City’s signature Nightmare on Chicago Street Event in 2022
- Spearheaded a new grant to support community-led cultural arts and special events
- Led effort to bring 4th of July fireworks back to Elgin from Hoffman Estates
- Introduced an Elgin workforce ordinance to ensure that Elgin residents are hired on city construction projects
- Initiated removing the business license fee
- Introduced an ordinance to de-criminalize minor marijuana possession (i.e., pay a fine vs. arrest) to give young people in particular a “2nd chance”.
Tish’s Priorities for Elgin
Accountability
- Maintaining responsible, long-term financial management while reducing reliance on property taxes.
- Support continued measures to ensure fair and equitable community policing in our community
- Championing initiatives that promote environmental stewardship & sustainability
High Quality City Services & Infrastructure
- Providing high-quality public services in the most efficient & innovative manner
- Continue to replace our aging infrastructure & lead water service lines
- Improving streets on major entryways and in neighborhoods
- Maintain & enhance access to high quality parks and recreational opportunities, including re-opening Lords Park Pool and adding a downtown ice skating rink
Elgin As a Vibrant Destination
- Re-brand Elgin to attract residents and investment to ALL parts of our community
- Increasing arts, culture and entertainment events that draw residents, tourism and positive economic impact
Safe & Livable Neighborhoods
- Advancing initiatives that increase property values, encourage reinvestment and stabilization, including housing rehabilitation grants
- Advancing the development of a diverse range of housing options to attract and retain residents
- Implement a “Housing First” model to address homelessness in our community