Lake Forest City Government Overview
The City Council is the legislative and policy-making body and
includes the Mayor and two Aldermen from each of the City's four wards.
The Mayor is elected bi-annually for a two-year term and receives a token
salary of $10 per year. Aldermen are elected to staggered two-year
terms, with one Alderman elected from each Ward annually. Aldermen
receive no compensation. The charter also provides for the elective
offices of City Treasurer, City Marshal, City Collector and City
Supervisor, all of whom serve one-year terms and receive token salaries
of $10 per year.
The City of Lake Forest, comprised of approximately 252
full-time employees and an annual budget over $69 million, operates under the
council-manager form of government with the day-to-day operations of
the City in the hands of a full-time, professional
City Manager who is appointed by
the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.
LAKE FOREST CITY
GOVERNMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
To achieve the goal of being the best-managed, fiscally
responsible and appealing community in the United States by
promoting a living and working environment built upon a
community spirit of trust, respect and broad-based citizen
involvement.
LAKE FOREST
VISION STATEMENT
The City will preserve its character and quality of life
and be responsive to the changing needs of the residents in
a fiscally responsible manner.
The City will be an outstanding example of a
well-managed, planned community which protects and enhances
its rich heritage, architecturally significant buildings,
residential neighborhoods, natural resources, open spaces
and recreational areas. The City will continue in its
efforts to be a community of cultural diversity, and
maintain a variety of residential facilities, including
single and multi-family housing. The City will foster
well-planned business districts, encompassing a variety of
retail shops and service establishments.
A strong commitment will be made to public health and
safety, the maintenance of our infrastructure, and the
conservation of our open spaces and natural resources.
Community, educational and recreational services will be
distinguished by a strong commitment to quality, efficiency
and outstanding public facilities, supported by one of the
North Shore’s more reasonable property tax rates.
The City will be known for its community responsiveness,
commitment to public health and safety, sensitivity to
quality of life and conservation, fiscal responsibility, and
promotion of cooperation and respect among residents,
businesses and government. |
