At Leyden Township, our mission is to provide leadership and coordination to develop a community that is dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for our residents in Leyden Township.
Established in 1850, Leyden Township government serves the residents in the Villages of Elmwood Park, River Grove, Franklin Park, Schiller Park, and portions of the Villages of Norridge, Park Ridge and Rosemont and the City of Northlake. Also included in Leyden Township is a large unincorporated area.
Our office staff is here to serve the many needs of our residents. Whether the resident needs property tax information, senior services or one of the other numerous services we offer, our knowledgeable staff is ready to help Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Among our basic functions are human services including the funding of social services and programs. The Leyden Township Assessor's office handles property tax assessment appeal and exemption matters. We provide convenience services such as voter registration, and notary public as it relates to Township services. We are a resource for people in need and provide services that include aassistance for those individuals and families who have fallen on hard times. The Needy Family Fund provides food baskets and other essentials for families in need year round with larger provisions during the holiday season. Leyden Township accepts donations in the form of non-perishable foods and cash donations. Donations are always welcome at the Town Hall.
Leyden Township Veterans Affairs coordinator assists veterans with their needs and concerns.
Leyden Township Commission for the Disabled and the Leyden United Senior Committee provides funding for senior programs throughout the Township.
Leyden Township sponsors many programs for senior citizens throughout the Township including Exercise Sessions, 55 Alive, Rules of the Road classes, Telephone Reassurance and the Handyman Program. Seniors can also attend social events at the Carl Fiorito Senior Citizen Center located at 2601 Mannheim Road in Franklin Park. Senior’s can obtain Subsidized Taxi Coupons, RTA Reduced Fare Cards and Handicap Parking Permits at the Town Hall, located at 2501 Mannheim Road in Franklin Park.
Our Community Center offers a wide variety of programs for the young as well as young at heart. Brochures are available at the Bradley A. Stephens Community Center located at 2620 Mannheim Road, Franklin Park.
A variety of informative literature about programs, personal growth, and local activities are available in our lobby or by calling the Town Hall at (847) 455-8616.
LEYDEN TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS
JOSEPH THOMAS JR.
Supervisor
JAMIE LOSURDO
Clerk
VINCENT S. FIORITO
Highway Commissioner
AL J. BIANCALANA
Assessor
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RONALD KLINGER
WILLIAM OTTE
NICK PECORA
At Leyden Township, our mission is to provide leadership and coordination to develop a community that is dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for our residents in Leyden Township.
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