Why Me

I have enjoyed adding value and actively participating as a Village Trustee for the past 11 months. Highlights included passing the 2023 budget, working on the Public Works committee and supporting reasonable investment in our community. I have been able to successfully seek donations to support our Police Force to increase safety in our Village.

I would be honored to have your vote in the April 4th Village Board President election..

To help support my candidacy, please:

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This election will set the future course of Elm Grove. I am asking for your support to continue to bring reason and fiscal discipline to future development in our community. Development that will sustain the charming nature of our community and be shaped by listening to and incorporating community input.

I pledge to always listen to your concerns and do my best to engage in dialogue with you. I want us to mutually understand the "why" on every decision impacting our community.

As your President, I will be dedicated to:

To learn more about the election, please join me at Village Hall Court Room for a candidate forum on March 30th at 6:30 p.m.

As your President, I will:

Utilize my Experience as Village Trustee

Leverage lessons learnedserving on Finance (Committee Chair), Public Works and Building Board (Member) committees to support community priorities
Engage with excellent Village team in place and support their efforts serving the community
Provide strategic direction and review alternatives to build best solutions on major projects with input from residents
Support improved communications of major ongoing activities, upcoming decisions and proposed path forward

Guide Major Projects Shaping Elm Grove’s Future

Review and approve the Downtown Master Plan and the expected impact on development
Support review of Fire and Emergency Services
Explore possible municipal water expansion and funding of capital investment and related resident assessments
Lead the review of the Daylighting of Underwood Creek
Review and monitor Caroline Heights (Mandel) development and associated TID Funding commitment
Work to Sustain and grow the local businesses located in the Village

Exercise Fiscal Conservatism & Accountability

Find solutions hands-on as Finance Chair with limited ability to increase revenues
Be a steward of the Village’sExcellent Financial Position and explain “why” projects refunded
Enforce accountability on myself and the rest of the board to make sure all decisions are in the best interest of our community
Challenge expert reports and review different options to validate the benefits and challenges of any development, including their impacts on traffic, property values, credit rating and public safety

Increase Community Engagement

Invite open conversation and actively listen to residents about all village business
Encourage discussion by gathering input from residents on all sides of an issue
Create an open atmosphere where all voices are heard to implement the best possible solutions
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To learn more about the election, please join me at Village Hall Court Room for a candidate forum on March 3oth at 6:30 p.m.

Thank you for your support on April 4th.

Jim Koleski - Candidate for Village President

Call me at 507-254-6641 or send a message if you have any questions.

Why Me

Why me

Utilize my Experience as Village Trustee

Guide Major Projects Shaping Elm Grove’s Future

Exercise Fiscal Conservatism & Accountability

Increase Community Engagement