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Infrastructure • Tourism • Recreation!

One of my 2019 campaign goals was to develop the water front at the old Central School site. Under my administration the City of Ottawa received a $3.5 million dollar grant to move forward with the development of the sit. More information can be found on page 56 in the 2022 City of Ottawa Comprehensive Plan that can be found at
2022 City of Ottawa Comprehensive Plan

Dan Aussem, Years of Service
As Ottawa Mayor!

Our Economic development team has received $28,608,513 in grants for the City plus another $9,770,750 for the Ottawa Port District to move the railroad switchyard east of town.

The Parks Department has made improvements at Lincoln Douglas Park Project Inclusive Playground, Thornton Park, East Side Park, Fox River Park (Disc Golf), Allen Park Seawall and Sidewalk, Kiwanis Park Fitness Court and began reconstruction of a new city pool for a total investment of $8,110,000

The Street Department has resurfaced 136 blocks of streets, 73 blocks of Alleys, 4 blocks of concrete streets, 188 sidewalk ramps and 4 parking lots with a total investment of $8,452,000

WATER AND SANITARY SEWER PROJECTS COMPLETED 2019-2022

Oak Lane Sanitary Sewer and Watermain (Phase 2) , IL Route 71 Watermain Extension, IL Route 71 Sanitary Sewer Extension, 2019 Watermain Replacements, 2020 Watermain Replacements, 2021 Watermain Replacements, 2022 Watermain Replacements, IL River Crossing Sanitary Lift Station, LaSalle Street Watermain Replacement, Central Water Treatment Plant Generator, White Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension and the

Fox River Watermain Replacement for a total investment of $16,943,000

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Find out why Dan Aussem will make a difference

Mayor Dan Aussem Accomplishments – Mayor Dan Aussem has been serving Ottawa for 16 years.  Aussem, 66, lives in the house where he grew up. He and his wife of 47 years, the former Sue Zaccagnini, have five children and eight grandchildren. He graduated from St. Columba Elementary School and Marquette High School and then entered the iron workers union training program.

Aussem was elected as a union business agent in 1994 and in 2008 went to work for the Illinois Valley Contractors Association. He also serves on several pension funds and health insurance funds.  Aussem’s introduction to Ottawa government was an appointment to the plan commission by Eschbach.

He was elected as a commissioner in 2007 and served as finance commissioner in his first term. He was re-elected in 2011 and 2015, choosing to act as public property commissioner overseeing the operations of the city’s water and sewage facilities. Getting Things Done!

Our Economic development team has received $28,608,513 in grants for the City plus another $9,770,750 for the Ottawa Port District to move the railroad switchyard east of town.

The Parks department has made improvements at Lincoln Douglas Park Project Inclusive Playground, Thornton Park, East Side Park, Fox River Park (Disc Golf), Allen Park Seawall and Sidewalk, Kiwanis Park Fitness Court and began reconstruction of a new city pool for a total investment of $8,110,000

The Street Department has resurfaced 136 blocks of streets, 73 blocks of Alleys, 4 blocks of concrete streets, 188 sidewalk ramps and 4 parking lots with a total investment of $8,452,000

Water and Sanitary Sewer projects completed during the last four years was a total investment of $16,943,000

The LONG TERM CONTROL PLAN PROJECTS for sewer separation and Manhole lining are currently under construction with an investment of $10,405,000

WATER AND SANITARY SEWER
Water and Sanitary Sewer projects currently in design total $34,270,000.  

NCAT provides demand-response, door-to-door public bus transportation for the County of LaSalle, Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. Last year they provided over 52,000 rides covering 624,000 miles
Equipment Purchases and Upgrades under the current administration We purchased a new Drug Testing unit for city drug testing policy for post accidents and random drug testing. Purchased and installed FLOCK license plate reader cameras which immediately helped catch criminals getting on or off I-80 We also developed a Centralized Dispatch Center partnering with Marseilles, Leland, Earlville, Naplate, Marseilles Fire Department, Wallace Fire Department and Naplate Fire Department We implemented the Lexipol policy management system to modernize the policies and procedures for the Police Department We routinely purchase 2 to 3 squad cars per year to keep better/safer equipment on the road We Modernized City buildings by installing Access control Key FOBS Replaced and upgraded Computers in the Police Department and MDC units in the squad cars
We upgraded computers and software systems at the Fire Department We also upgraded the Thermal Imaging devices Purchased a new Ambulance with power load system to help reduce injuries of our medics. We also retrofitted all other ambulances with the Power Load system We purchased a new Pierce Tower Truck, a new Command Vehicle, New AEDs, Cardiac Monitors and battery-operated rescue tools. We also ordered two new ambulances and a new Rescue Engine that will be two to three years in building. We are planning to build a new station on the Southside and looking at possible locations to better serve the northside and eastside.
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Mayor Endorsements

“I have been a part of the Ottawa First Fireworks Committee with Dan Aussem for more than 10 years. We have coordinated in community family events such as the Ottawa First Talent Competition, Outdoor Family Movie Night, the annual KidZ BlocK with Touch A Truck & most recently he was significantly helpful in assisting with the needs of the Make A Wish Penguin Plunge. I also had the pleasure of serving with him, his family & friends at a gift breakfast for the community and veterans.
I believe it is important to recognize that no one gets it right all the time, but that is not necessarily for lack of caring or trying. Being in a position where one is continually in the spot light magnifies everything.
What I have found over the years is that Dan is personable, open to ideas, and uses his time, resources, and heart not only for his family, but his community. “
Sherri CountrymanOttawa First Fireworks Committee
"Since 1881, the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council has been a united brotherhood of workers whose primary mission is championing the rights and interests of working families. And like those within our trade who blazed a trail before us, our labor organization of more than 52,000 hardworking men and women believes that democracy is not a spectator sport. Our commitment to workers’ rights requires us to be active in the political process and support candidates who share our mission. After careful consideration, it is with sincere pride that I inform you that the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council endorses your candidacy for Mayor of the City of Ottawa. Thank you for your unwavering support of organized labor and the working families we represent. We know you will continue to be a strong advocate for our members’ interests. Our skilled men and women rely on leaders who respect our trade and will support opportunities that enable workers to earn a fair wage for themselves and their families while being a positive presence in the communities in which they live and work. We wish you great success in the upcoming election and look forward to sharing this endorsement with our membership."
Gary PerinarExecutive Secretary- Treasurer - Mid-America Carpenters
"Dear Dan,
I am pleased to inform you that you haveen unanimously endorsed by the Illinois Valley Building Trades Council in your campaign and dedicated publis servants who shares the values of working people."
Kevin DaleRecording Secretary - Illinois Valley Building Trades Council
"I feel that Dan has been a force behind the projects that have improved ottawa over the last 20 years. He has worked with mayor Eschbach to bring new businesses, improve infrastructure and tourism in our community. Dan would make a great mayor."
Mary Beth & Denny MorelliLabor of Love Planning team
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Real Projects
That Made a Real Impact!

Dan built and donated raised beds including a wheelchair accessible bed for the Central School Project Unify Garden.

Dan worked with Stephanie Stacy from Ottawa is Blooming to secure land for the Community Garden in 2013.

He also donated the banners for Ottawa is Blooming and pulled the float in the Riverfest parade and spearheaded funding for an enclosed trailer for the garden volunteers.

While Dan was Finance Commissioner, he established the Enterprise Zone Fund which segregated monies collected from the Enterprise Zone projects and earmarked it for other city projects that may need funding in the future.  This Enterprise Zone Fund was first used to purchase and remodel the IVCC Ottawa Campus. The rent paid by the college goes back into the EZ Fund to replenish for other projects. Dan was also instrumental in negotiating rental fees with the college when enrollment dropped. The IVCC Ottawa Campus has had 7,500 students utilize the satellite college.

The EZ Fund also loaned money to the parks and rec board for playground equipment and to the wastewater fund to construct the new Rte 71 sanitary sewer. Parks and Rec Department is planning on improving Peck Park with a loan from the EZ Fund.  Each department will make annual payments until the debt is satisfied, replenishing the fund for additional projects.

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Dan Aussem's
History

Dan Aussem is the Executive Director of the Illinois Valley Contractor’s Association. He began his career in 1975 as an Iron Worker in Local 386 LaSalle, IL and was elected Business Manager in 1994. He was President of the Illinois Valley Building Trades Council from 2000 – 2007 and was also President of the Iron Workers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity 2001-2005. He was elected to the City Council of Ottawa, Illinois in 2007 and currently serves as Commissioner of Public Property. In 2008 he accepted the position of Executive Director of the Illinois Valley Contractor’s Association and as such is a Management Trustee on several Pension Funds, Health Insurance Funds and Apprenticeship & Training Funds.

Dan and His wife Sue have been married forty-seven years and have Five children and Eight grandchildren!

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Dan's Ottawa
Community Involvement

Dan has been involved with the United Way Labor of Love since its inception and has served on the Labor of Love Board, Home Inspection, Roof projects and more recently coordinating the trash and recycling pick up at every home.

He has also been involved with WCMY and Ottawa Food Pantry’s Freezin for a Reezin and has spearheaded the “Month of Milk” campaign the last four years. This campaign seeks donations specifically to help give every family an additional gallon of milk each month

Dan is a founding member of Ottawa First (Fireworks Committee) and has served on the Youth Service Bureau Board, the Ottawa Plan Commission, the Ottawa Firefighters Pension Board and the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce.

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