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Bolingbrook mayor touts record LIV Golf turnout; Valencia Boxing presents plaque and vice-chair sworn in
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Summary
Mayor Mary S. Alexander-Basta said the recent LIV Golf event drew over 16,000 attendees; the board also accepted a plaque from Valencia Boxing and swore in Brenda Price as vice-chair of the Special Events Commission.
Mayor Mary S. Alexander-Basta opened community remarks by reporting on the recent LIV Golf event, saying Saturday's attendance "broke the all-time record for a US Saturday event with over 16,000 attendees" and expressing gratitude to police, fire and public-works staff and Bolingbrook Golf Club staff for their roles in the event.
Earlier in the meeting Marcelo Valencia of Valencia Boxing presented a plaque to Mayor Alexander-Basta thanking the Village for its support; attendees from Valencia Boxing were introduced, including Nancy Flores Casique, Alfredo Figueroa and David Hernandez. The board also swore in Brenda Price as Vice-Chair for the Special Events Commission after Trustee Bhavini K. Patel moved and Trustee Michael T. Lawler seconded the appointment.
Trustees used their reports to promote upcoming community events: Lawler highlighted the Summer Concert Series and a rescheduled "Gurus" concert; Doris praised public-services staff for their work at the LIV Golf event and announced a snack-packing volunteer event; Patel invited residents to an Indian Independence Day flag-raising ceremony on Aug. 15; Kelly and Carpanzano reminded residents of upcoming Taste of Pakistan and Promenade concert events; Quintero reminded drivers to watch for school buses as the school year begins.
Why it matters: The mayor's recounting of the record attendance underscores the economic and community impact of large events on village operations and the value of interdepartmental coordination. The Valencia Boxing presentation and the swearing-in of a Special Events Commission vice-chair are part of ongoing community engagement and event planning.
Next steps: The village will continue scheduled events including Jubilee weekend Sept. 13-14; staff will manage follow-up logistics from large events per department procedures.