Dan Wolman joins Dan Moroney on this episode of Common Ground Oak Park to discuss policies pertaining to cell phones in schools and at OPRF.  Dan is a history teacher at OPRF and is part of the Cell Phone Committee that is working on a policy at OPRF for the 2020/21 school year.

Highlight video from this podcast can be seen on the Common Ground Oak Park Facebook Page& YouTube Channel.

Monica Sheehan joins Dan Moroney on this episode of Common Ground Oak Park.  Monica was named 2016 Oak Park Villager of the Year due to her efforts with the Pragmatic Pool Solutions Group. The conversation covers her work with Pragmatic Pool Solutions, thoughts on the Imagine OPRF process and other issues related to District 200. 

Highlight video from this podcast can be seen on the Common Ground Oak Park Facebook Page& YouTube Channel.

Ali ElSaffar joins Dan Moroney on this episode of Common Ground Oak Park to discuss Oak Park taxes.  Ali was first elected Oak Park Assessor in 2001 and has been elected four subsequent times. The conversation on this episode provides an in depth overview of the tax burden in Oak Park and the impact that it has on taxpayers in Oak Park. 

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Mike Powell joins Dan Moroney on this episode of Common Ground Oak Park.

The conversation discusses Mike’s wrestling career and his current work at Beat the Streets Chicago.

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Joshua Flynn joins Dan Moroney on this episode of Common Ground Oak Park to discuss his candidacy for the 78th District of the Illinois House of Representatives.  Joshua is an Austin resident ad is running for this seat as a Libertarian.  

The conversation discusses Joshua's candidacy, his position on issues in the campaign and his ideas for economic development in the Austin community.  

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Kitty Conklin joins Dan Moroney on this episode of Common Ground Oak Park.

Kitty has been an Oak Park resident since 2005 and has become the leading advocate for fiscal restraint amongst Oak Park’s six taxing bodies. The conversation covers what prompted Kitty to commit herself to advocating for the easing of the tax burden, along with her views on taxing issues in Oak Park.

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Brian Bobek joins Dan Moroney on this episode of Common Ground Oak Park to discuss legalized recreational marijuana in Illinois.  Brian is the owner of Providence Dispensaries and is planning to open a dispensary in Oak Park in 2020.  The conversation discusses the path to legalized marijuana in Illinois, regulations around legalized marijuana and local ramifications of the new law. 

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Ray Johnson joins Dan Moroney on this episode of Common Ground Oak Park.  Ray served on the Village Board between 2003 and 2014, before his job took him to New York.  The conversation covers past and current issues in Oak Park, along with the ups and downs of Village Board service.  Ray also offers his insights on the Democratic field on the National stage.  

Highlight video from this podcast can be seen on the Common Ground Oak Park Facebook Page & YouTube Channel.

Pat McGowan joins Dan Moroney on this episode of Common Ground Oak Park.  Pat has been a leading real estate agent in the Oak Park area since 1988.  She was the #1 Oak Park area producer in 2004, 2006, 2007 & 2008.  The conversation covers Pat’s life and work in Oak Park, along with the local real estate market.  Highlight video from this podcast can be seen on the Common Ground Oak Park Facebook Page & YouTube Channel.

River Forest President; Cathy Adduci, joins Dan Moroney on this episode of Common Ground Oak Park.  Cathy was elected as Village President in 2013 and is currently serving her second term.  The conversation covers Cathy's approach to municipal government and her thoughts on municipal issues facing Oak Park and River Forest.  Highlight video from this podcast can be seen on the Common Ground Oak Park Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.