Andy-John G. Kalkounos, Palatine Township Supervisor
“Driving Innovation and Excellence: Palatine Township’s Progress and Vision for the Future”
As we reflect on the past three years as your elected representatives and neighbors, I am proud of the strides we’ve made in enhancing the quality of life for Palatine Township residents. Our focus has been on listening to the community’s unique needs and tailoring our services to ensure efficient, impactful, and lasting improvements.
At Palatine Township, we are committed to continually refining our services to increase efficiency and professionalism while introducing new initiatives to better serve you. Our recently published Decennial Report provides a comprehensive look at how we have successfully allocated resources and developed programs to support our residents.
We are especially proud of the essential programs funded through the Township, delivered by accredited agencies that offer life-saving, life-sustaining, and life-enriching assistance to those most in need.
These programs include:
- Mental Health Counseling and Support Services
- Childcare, Senior Assistance, and Restorative Care
- Sexual Violence Intervention, Safe House, and Crisis Support
- Mentoring Programs and Housing Assistance
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Crisis Intervention
- Family Support Services and Educational Outreach
- Legal Aid, Language Hotline, and Advocacy
- Mobile Dental Clinics and Outpatient Services
Through collaboration with local businesses, community members, and other municipalities, we’ve strengthened our efforts to meet the growing needs of our residents. Recently, we partnered with Cook County to bring vital services closer to home in response to the closure of the Cook County Clerk’s Vital Records Office at the Rolling Meadows Courthouse. Palatine Township helped lead the way in working on an innovative pilot program with County leadership and County Clerk’s office. Through this initiative, residents can now conveniently access vital records, such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, directly through our Township office or online. This pioneering program exemplifies service innovation and sets a model for government collaboration.
In addition to these service expansions, the year-end financials present a strong outlook for the future. All funds were under budget, utilizing approximately 87% of budgeted expenditures. Another highlight of our fiscal responsibility is the record-breaking interest income that your tax dollars generated, surpassing $292,000 in 2023 alone. This year, we have already exceeded $135,000 in interest income. Your Township Board ensured that taxpayer dollars were invested wisely by consolidating accounts and transferring funds into locally owned banks that offered the highest and most competitive interest market rates. Thank you to the trustees who audit and lead our Finance Committee!
Despite the significant increase in services, the Township aggregate cost per household has decreased, reflecting our dedication to finding innovative and strategic solutions that bring vital services to your doorstep without further burdening taxpayers.
Sincerely yours,
Andy-John G. Kalkounos
Palatine Township Supervisor
We help needy families within Palatine Township. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the Township by calling (847) 358-6700 or by sending an email to Reach@PalatineTownship-il.gov.
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Our Motto is “People Serving People.”
Our Mission
Palatine Township supports citizens within the Township with services authorized by Illinois law including assistance to those in need, support for accurate property assessments, senior services including transportation, and maintenance for roadways in the unincorporated areas. We provide programs and services in a timely, efficient and courteous manner always mindful that the taxpayers of Palatine Township are paying for the services.
Palatine Township provides numerous services and events for its 114,000 residents, and supports 29 social service agencies located within its boundaries. The Township is one of the most heavily populated in Illinois, with a goal to enhance and improve the quality of life for all of its residents. The following communities are part of the Township: Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Inverness, Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Barrington, South Barrington and Schaumburg.
Township Hours : Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM