Partnering Is Good Government

Today I attended a groundbreaking ceremony in Naperville for the construction of the intersection of Washington St. and 75th St. This will include establishing a trail under 75th St. Dignitaries included Naperville Mayor George Pradel, Councilmen Darlene Senger, Ken Miller, Dick Furstenau, County Board Members Michael Connelly and Jim Healy, Naperville Park District President Suzanne Hart, and myself. It was cold and windy, so we all kept our comments brief. Eventually the event will be shown on NCTV 17.

The project is a great example of partnering with other governments to accomplish many goals. For the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County the benefits include a safe passage under 75th St., connecting a couple of our trail segments, and allowing DuPage Citizens to enjoy more of the open space along the West Branch of the DuPage River. Working together makes the process more efficient, reducing the time to finish the project and at a lower cost for all concerned. This is good government at work. I look forward to continue to partner with others to achieve the most for our common interests.