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Orland Park trustees appoint George Kaswara as village manager over calls for a public search
Summary
The Village of Orland Park board voted to appoint George Kaswara as village manager effective immediately, approving a one-year contract and $207,000 base salary after public comment and a failed motion to table the appointment.
Orland Park — The Village of Orland Park Board of Trustees voted to appoint George Kaswara as village manager effective immediately, approving a one-year employment agreement with an annual base salary of $207,000 after a roll-call vote at a public meeting.
The appointment followed public comment and debate among trustees about transparency and whether the board should open the position to a wider search. Trustees approved the motion to appoint Kaswara by a 4–2 vote with one member absent.
Why it matters: The village manager is the chief administrator responsible for day-to-day operations, budget management and policy implementation. Several residents and some trustees said the position should be publicly posted and vetted; others argued that an experienced candidate who knows village…
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