Alderman Richard E. Leja -3rd Ward

Alderman Richard E. Leja -3rd Ward This page is for disseminating information only. This page is only for me to disseminate information. Hello fellow 3rd Ward neighbors and Facebook friends!

Thank you for visiting my page. I hope to connect with you in person sometime soon. I humbly serve our community as your 3rd Ward Alderman for the City of Berwyn. I was sworn in May 11, 2021, and have enjoyed and learned so much since. I am currently the Chair for the City’s Fire & Police Committee and aldermanic member of the Administration Committee and Budget, Finance, & Revenue Committee. I lo

ve meeting ward members and regularly pay visits to new residents along with my wife of 46 years, Patricia. Having an informed ward is important to me, and I make every attempt to ensure new neighbors have the information they need to navigate city services, such as the New Resident packet or When Permits Are Needed. My priority is the safety and health of the community. My strong advocacy as Chair for the Police & Fire Committee, and with the support of my aldermanic colleagues, have resulted in the successful passage of proposed motions by the Berwyn Police and Fire administration. One of these successes culminated in the purchase of an Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera system to assist in criminal investigations and to deter criminal acts from occurring within the city limits of Berwyn, in an effort to make the 3rd ward and the entire city, a safer community for our residents. During my campaigning as alderman, many residents identified the boom of the rodent population as a community health problem, an issue propagated from the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. Together with ward leaders, we initiated the 3rd Ward monthly Community clean-ups, the first for the 3rd Ward. There is much more work to accomplish in the ward and I enthusiastically look forward to doing so together. Be a part of the 3rd Ward family, and help support our ongoing efforts by considering donating to my campaign. Link below:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/citizens-for-richard-e-leja-1

05/30/2026
3rd WARD QUARTERLY MEETING~TODAY! Thursday, May 28 ~6pm. Heritage Middle School~ 6850 31st street.Join 3rd ward friends ...
05/28/2026

3rd WARD QUARTERLY MEETING~
TODAY! Thursday, May 28 ~6pm.
Heritage Middle School~ 6850 31st street.
Join 3rd ward friends and neighbors for updates, information, and guest speakers:
Jamie Kucera~Executive Director & CEO~ Pav YMCA
Lizbeth Linares-Herrera, Berwyn Treasurer
& Representatives from City of Berwyn

City of BerwynBEST BUY BY MAY 31!15% Early Bird Discount begin May 15 - May 31 ONLINE and by Mail. Automatically applied...
05/28/2026

City of Berwyn
BEST BUY BY MAY 31!
15% Early Bird Discount begin May 15 - May 31 ONLINE and by Mail. Automatically applied; not available in person.
Pay Portal: https://www.berwyn-il.gov/how-do-i/pay

Berwyn Township Assessor Jacqueline Pereda(Deslice hacia abajo para leer este mensaje en español)Dear Resident, The Cook...
05/28/2026

Berwyn Township Assessor Jacqueline Pereda
(Deslice hacia abajo para leer este mensaje en español)
Dear Resident,
The Cook County 2026 Property Tax Appeals are open. This is your opportunity to appeal your 2026 property valuation.
This is a reassessment year! Your property assessment value may change and could impact your 2026 tax bill, payable in 2027. Berwyn residents will receive a reassessment notice from the Cook County Assessor’s office this week.
Our office will assist residents with appeals through July 2, 2026, during regular business hours. You can file with the Cook County Assessor’s Office until July 6, 2026.
For in-person assistance at our office, schedule your appointment here:
https://calendly.com/jacquelinepereda.../2026appeal
→ Call 708-765-4547
Remote assistance (no appointment required):
Sign up so we can follow up with you:
https://forms.gle/PQU5oUuJnUXVkZ6f9
To request comparables for your property, please fill out the following form:
https://forms.gle/EbbVwMqA7otnqeNM6
Please note: Receiving comparable properties from our office does NOT mean an appeal will be filed on your behalf.
File your appeal from the comfort of your car at our Drive Thru Appeal Event!
→ Saturday, June 6
→ 9 AM - 12 PM
→ 1529 Harlem Ave, Berwyn, IL
Thank you for your patience as we process requests as quickly as possible. If you have any questions, contact us at (708) 488-6600 Ext. 2 or email us at [email protected]
Warm Regards,
Jacqueline Pereda
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Estimado residente,
Ya están abiertas las apelaciones del impuesto a la propiedad del Condado de Cook para el año 2026.
¡Este es un año de reevaluación! El valor de su propiedad podría cambiar, lo que podría afectar su factura de impuestos de 2026 (pagada en 2027). Los residentes de Berwyn recibirán esta semana un aviso de reevaluación de la Oficina del Asesor del Condado de Cook.
Nuestra oficina brindará asistencia a los residentes con sus apelaciones hasta el 2 de Julio del 2026, dentro del horario comercial habitual. Puede presentar su apelación con la Oficina del Asesor del Condado de Cook hasta el 6 de Julio del 2026.
Para un cita en nuestra oficina programe su cita aquí:
https://calendly.com/jacquelinepereda.../2026appeal
→ Llame al 708-765-4547
Asistencia remota (no se requiere cita previa):
Regístrese para que podamos darle seguimiento a su caso:
https://forms.gle/PQU5oUuJnUXVkZ6f9
Para solicitar comparables para su propiedad, por favor, llenar este formulario:
https://forms.gle/EbbVwMqA7otnqeNM6
Tenga en cuenta: El hecho de recibir comparables de nuestra oficina NO significa que se vaya a presentar una apelación en su nombre.
¡Haz tu apelación desde el confort de tu carro en nuestro Auto-Servicio de Apelaciones!
→ Saturday, June 6
→ 9 AM - 12 PM
→ 1529 Harlem Ave, Berwyn, IL
Gracias por su paciencia mientras procesamos las solicitudes con la mayor rapidez posible. Si tiene alguna pregunta, contáctenos al (708) 788-6600, ext. 2. O envíenos un correo electrónico a mailto:[email protected].
Saludos Cordiales,
Jacqueline Pereda

05/28/2026

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐲𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! The School of Police Staff & Command is a nationally recognized program that focuses on leadership, organizational behavior, strategic planning, media relations, budgeting, and critical decision-making in modern policing.

Congratulations to:
𝐒𝐠𝐭. 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐝𝐣𝐢𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮 – 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟, 𝐼𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠

𝐒𝐠𝐭. 𝐑𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨 – 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟, 𝐽𝑢𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝐼𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 & 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑅𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠

𝐒𝐠𝐭. 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐞 – 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟, 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 & 𝐵𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔

We are incredibly proud of their commitment to professional development and continued dedication to serving the Berwyn community with excellence, leadership, and integrity. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

Berwyn Public LibraryHeads up, Berwyn! The   will be closed on Sundays for the summer. Plan your visits accordingly and ...
05/28/2026

Berwyn Public Library
Heads up, Berwyn! The will be closed on Sundays for the summer. Plan your visits accordingly and enjoy all our resources during the week📚☀️!

MEMORIAL DAYMemorial Day in 2026 is on Monday, May 25. The holiday is celebrated on the final Monday of May and official...
05/23/2026

MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day in 2026 is on Monday, May 25. The holiday is celebrated on the final Monday of May and officially honors and mourns U.S. military personnel who died while serving. The long weekend, running from May 23 to May 25, is also widely recognized as the unofficial beginning of the summer vacation and travel season.
TRADITIONS:
National Moment of Remembrance: Americans are asked to unite in a unified moment of silence and gratitude at 3:00 p.m. local time.

Flags at Half-Staff: The President requests that American flags are flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on Memorial Day.

🚨TRANSPARENCY ALERT!This Tuesday is the regular meeting of the Berwyn City Council.  COW will start at 6:30PM.  The City...
05/23/2026

🚨TRANSPARENCY ALERT!
This Tuesday is the regular meeting of the Berwyn City Council. COW will start at 6:30PM. The City Council meeting will begin at 8:00PM.
Full Packet:
https://www.berwyn-il.gov/.../sho.../7583/639150532654672679
This broadcast will include: COW (6:30PM)
City Council Meeting (8:00PM)
The livestream will begin promptly at 6:30PM. You may view this stream live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/cityofberwyn
👀👀👀
🚨¡ALERTA DE TRANSPARENCIA!
Este martes es la reunión regular del Concejo Municipal de Berwyn. El COW comenzará a las 6:30PM. La reunión del Concejo Municipal comenzará a las 8:00PM.
Paquete completo:
https://www.berwyn-il.gov/.../sho.../7583/639150532654672679
Esta transmisión incluirá: COW (6:30PM)
Reunión del Concejo Municipal (8:00PM)
La transmisión en vivo comenzará puntualmente a las 6:30PM. Puede ver esta transmisión en vivo en YouTube en https://www.youtube.com/cityofberwyn

Pav YMCA🎉The PAV YMCA hosted their Robert W. Teeter Award Ceremony honoring DJ's Scuba Locker and owners Dan & Cindy How...
05/23/2026

Pav YMCA
🎉The PAV YMCA hosted their Robert W. Teeter Award Ceremony honoring DJ's Scuba Locker and owners Dan & Cindy Howard last month!🎉
Congratulations Dan and Cindy Howard!

Address

6700 W. 26th Street
Berwyn, IL
60402

Telephone

+17087493824

Website

http://www.aldermanleja.com/

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