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About Michael
Michael Lupo has owned and operated a Food and Beverage company for the past twenty-two years. Started by his father in 1988, one of the first things Michael learned was the importance of building personal and business relationships by staying as close to the ground floor as possible and always personally engaging with his customers. Since then, Michael has added another company to his portfolio and established a local coffee brand in 2012.
Michael’s motivation to run for City Clerk is that he feels now, more than ever, is the time for our elected officials to know and listen to the constituents they represent. Michael will work with the Mayor and City Council to keep our taxes lower and our community safer. He will ensure our city business is transparent while providing avenues for residents to voice concerns or recommendations. He will make every effort to work our State and Federal governments for more access to grant money and program funding. Park Ridge is one of the greatest communities in our state, and its Michael's priority to keep it that way; all while working to make the necessary improvements to ensure we don't get left behind in our ever-changing landscape.
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Despite his family facing many difficulties over the last twelve years and the loss of his child a few months back, Michael understands that the needs of all families vary. Michael will advocate for all Park Ridge residents and will make sure they have a chance to voice what it is they feel will make our home a better place to live.
Michael is a graduate of Maine South High School and received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University. He and his wife Melissa grew up and currently reside in Park Ridge with their two children.
The Lupo Family
Priorities
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KEEP TAXES DOWN, KEEP PARK RIDGE SAFE
Park Ridge certainly hasn't been immune to the ever-increasing tax raises in our State. Michael will work with the Mayor and the City Council to piece through the budget and appropriations process to try and save Park Ridge residents money on their tax bills that are already high enough.
Along with the great education these taxes pay for, Park Ridge residents expect our city leaders to keep us safe. Sufficient funds need to be appropriated to our law enforcement team to keep Park Ridge one of the very best places to live in our great Country.
LUPO = TRANSPARENCY
​One of the main roles the City Clerk has is to record and preserve the business of a city. Park Ridge residents will be provided an improved outlet to view new city business and ordinances passed in City Council meetings. They will also be provided an outlet to voice any questions, concerns, or suggestions they have for the Council or the Clerk's office.
Michael will maintain an improved physical presence in the community to make sure Park Ridge residents know where to go when they need help or know how to get in touch with any of their elected representatives. Whether its registering to vote, or voicing concerns over airplane noise, Michael will be there to put residents in the best position to resolve their situation.
WORK FOR INCREASED CITY FUNDING
The State of Illinois and our federal government offer grants that cities can apply for to help with various city projects. Unlike most of our neighboring towns and cities, Park Ridge relies on its elected officials to do its own bidding to receive these grants or program funding. Michael will collaborate with the Mayor and City Manager to work his contacts in Springfield for access to these funds. While it's important to keep Park Ridge the "classic" city that it is, we need to be sure it does not get left behind by not taking advantage of these programs designed to help communities grow and thrive.