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Outgoing Northlake council member urges humility, relationships in brief farewell
Summary
An outgoing council member delivered a short farewell stressing humility, accountability and the importance of relationships, and thanked staff and family for support during their tenure.
Following the swearing-in formalities, an outgoing council member addressed the council and attendees to offer brief remarks on public service. The member thanked family and staff, reflected on leadership, and emphasized accountability: "One of the marks of strong leadership, in my view, is the ability to acknowledge mistakes and take full responsibility when we fall short," the speaker said.
The departing member urged colleagues to value relationships over titles, urging them not to let "a job, a title, ambition, or even a noble cause come at the expense of the people who matter most." Mayor Monti thanked the member for their service and recognized the contributions made during their term.
