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BECOME A COMMUNITY LEADER IN ORLAND PARK

Your community needs leaders—not politicians, just neighbors who care enough to get involved.

WE NEED PEOPLE LIKE YOU

American Stewardship is calling patriotic citizens to step up. We connect you with other engaged neighbors, teach you how local government works, and help you make a real difference. Our Republic needs citizens who show up.

Join the Movement

ORLAND PARK IS FACING REAL CHALLENGES

These aren't talking points. These are real issues affecting your family, your property values, and your quality of life right now.

Rising Property Taxes

RISING PROPERTY TAXES

Property tax bills increased 20-30% for some homeowners despite village levy cuts. Cook County assessments and TIF districts are driving costs higher while transparency remains limited.

Transparency Concerns

TRANSPARENCY CONCERNS

Orland Park failed to file required financial audits for multiple years. Residents question TIF fund allocations and redevelopment project spending with limited public accountability.

Orland Park Schools

ORLAND PARK SCHOOLS

Parents in District 135 and District 230 deserve more input on administrative decisions, school zoning boundaries, and district policies affecting their children's education.

Development and Community Impact

DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

New TIF districts and downtown redevelopment projects raise concerns about increased traffic, neighborhood changes, and whether tax dollars benefit developers over residents.

Annexation and Growth Management

ANNEXATION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

Unincorporated Cook County residents near Orland Park face annexation concerns about higher taxes, new fees, and expanded government authority.

Public Safety and Budget Priorities

PUBLIC SAFETY AND BUDGET PRIORITIES

Maintaining Orland Park's low crime rates while balancing budget needs for police staffing and community services.

THE TRUTH

ORLAND PARK NEEDS ENGAGED CITIZENS NOW

When good people stay silent, bad policies win. But when informed citizens step up, communities transform. The solution isn't waiting for someone else—it's you.

EDUCATION

Learn how Orland Park village government, Cook County property taxes, TIF districts, and school boards actually work

CONNECTION

Meet Orland Park neighbors who share your concerns about transparency, fiscal responsibility, and community leadership

ACTION

Get practical tools to participate in village board meetings, submit public comments, and hold local officials accountable

SUPPORT

Ongoing help from experienced community advocates who've successfully driven change in Illinois municipalities

WE'RE LOOKING FOR PATRIOTS

Not politicians. Not experts. Just regular people who care about their community and country.

You Care About Orland Park and Cook County's Future

You're Willing to Learn About Local Government, Property Taxes and Civic Engagement.

You're Interested in Taking Action Through Community Organizing and Citizen Advocacy

HOW IT WORKS

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