Village of McFarland

Values. Vision. Mission. When it comes to doing our work in the world and serving our communities to the best of our abilities, all three of these keys are necessary. This is true when we’re thinking about our personal goals (New Year’s resolutions, anyone?), and it’s just as true when we’re considering our collective ones. Headed into 2025, the Village has resolved to revitalize our vision and mission statements. We want to ensure that the foundations of our decisions reflect the shared values and visions of our diverse, growing community and that we can focus on the work that can help bring those visions to life. We can’t do it alone. Next week, we will announce more details about an initiative we’re calling Village Visionaries. Among other components, this initiative will include both in-person and virtual opportunities to participate in interactive workshops designed to spark your creativity, connect you with your values, and offer you multiple tools to help clarify and communicate your visions for our community and generate innovative and actionable ideas about how we can craft that future together. If you’re interested in this initiative and want to be among the first to learn more when details are announced, take a moment to add your name to the Village Visionaries Interest List. Those on the interest list will receive all the details via email as soon as they’re available next week. Add your name at https://lnkd.in/gfXmNTxv. Why does this initiative matter? Read more about how Village staff and leadership use the mission and vision to inform their work at https://lnkd.in/gvFzSDX9.

Please note that Village offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for holiday observance. Offices will reopen for usual business hours on Monday, December 2. During this time, emergency services will still operate as usual. If you or your loved ones are traveling and/or gathering this week, we're wishing you a safe journey and a lovely time in great company!

Are you a bird watcher? Pickleball enthusiast? Expert picnic packer? No matter what activities you’re drawn to, if you’re interested in the future of McFarland’s parks and outdoor recreation spaces, we want to hear from you! The McFarland Parks Survey is open for responses through June 9th. Share your thoughts and experiences with us at?https://lnkd.in/gR44dFpX. Results from this 10-15 minute?survey will inform an update to the 2019 Outdoor Recreation & Open Space Plan.?Updating this plan every five years ensures continued relevancy and can help our future park and trail projects remain eligible for state and federal grant opportunities. Thank you for your feedback!

“Ultimately, the only reason for Village government to be here is to serve the residents, citizens, business owners of our community well, so if we can’t hear the voices of the people that are being served, as board members, we can’t make the decisions that the community wants and needs.” – Carolyn Clow, Village President McFarland residents, now’s your opportunity to have a voice in local government! The Village is currently seeking passionate, invested residents to join our numerous boards and committees. The deadline to apply is TODAY, April 8th. To learn more and apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gGFauVJk.

“Apply because McFarland is as strong as the sum of its parts. Your contribution can be a knowledge of public works, plumbing, electrical systems, health systems, budgeting, land use, child development, equity imbalance, asset allocation—every one of these pieces matters.” – Shannon Morrison, current member, Public Safety Committee McFarland residents, now’s your opportunity to have a voice in local government! The Village is currently seeking passionate, invested residents to join our numerous boards and committees. The deadline to apply is April 8th. To learn more and apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gGFauVJk.

“Anyone that’s interested in being part of Village government should apply to be on a board, committee, or commission…. We’re interested in people who are interested in serving, and we want to find places for any residents in the Village who are interested in serving to serve.” – Carolyn Clow, Village President Are you a resident of McFarland with an interest in serving the community? Now’s your opportunity to have a voice in Village government and to be of service to your local friends and neighbors. In this video, Village President Carolyn Clow speaks to the impact that members of our boards, committees, and commissions have, the driving purpose behind local government service, and the simple steps to apply. The deadline to apply is April 8th. Current opportunities to serve include: -Board of Zoning Appeals -Community Development Authority -Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee -Ethics Board -Parks & Recreation Committee -Public Safety Committee -Public Works & Utilities Committee -Senior Outreach Services Committee -Sustainability & Natural Resources Committee Prior experience in the subject area is a bonus but not required, and women and members of underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to apply. Appointments are determined by the Village President and confirmed by the Village Board. To learn more about the specific roles, responsibilities, terms, and time commitments for each appointment and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/g7YeqHSZ.

“If you want to have an impact on our community, please join one of the boards or committees. Your opinion matters, and your voice is important. Don’t worry if you’ve never served in local government before—most of us didn’t. There is a very good support structure.” – Mona Nelson, current member, Library Board McFarland residents, now’s your opportunity to have a voice in local government! The Village is currently seeking passionate, invested residents to join our numerous boards and committees. The deadline to apply is April 8th. To learn more and apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gGFauVJk.