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Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
June 20, 2016 – Steven Drazner, who has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer for the Village since March, has been officially named to the top finance post, Village Manager Cara Pavlicek announced today.
Drazner joined the Village as Deputy CFO in August, assuming the role of Interim CFO in March following the resignation of Craig Lesner who left the Village after nine years to pursue an opportunity in the private sector.
“Steve’s extensive experience and proven track record with the Village made him the ideal choice to fill this important role,” Pavlicek said. “He quickly implemented important process improvements as interim CFO. We were fortunate to have had someone of Steve’s abilities already on staff when the CFO position came open. Appointing him to the role permanently was an easy decision.”
Prior to joining the Village, Drazner served as finance director in Countryside, where he managed all aspects of municipal finance, including overseeing the budget process, payroll and comprehensive annual financial report. He also established the community’s five-year capital improvement plan, supervised information technology functions, and assisted human resources with employee benefits administration.
“Working for the Village of Oak Park as deputy and then Interim CFO has allowed me to expand my experience and hone my skills in a wide range of municipal finance areas,” Drazner said. “I am honored that the Village Manager thought enough of my work in an interim capacity to offer me the CFO role. I look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.”
Drazner’s accounting experience also includes serving as Assistant Finance Director in both Evanston and Morton Grove. Prior to moving into municipal finance, he was a senior accountant with the CPA firm Robinson, Reinglass & Panos, Ltd., now Steinberg Advisors, in Northbrook.
An Illinois Certified Public Accountant, Drazner earned his accounting degree from Northern Illinois University.
As Oak Park’s Chief Financial Officer, Drazner manages the Finance Department which develops, maintains and administers all programs related to municipal finances and accounting such as audits, purchasing, financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, utility billing and pensions.
More information on the Finance Department is posted at www.oak-park.us/finance.
Steven Drazner
