BOARD MEMBERS
JOSEPH "JOE" MENGONI
VILLAGE PRESIDENT
Joe is a 20 year plus resident of North Riverside and has served as Trustee on the Village Board for the past eight years. Prior to that Joe served as a member of the North Riverside Library Board. As Village Trustee, Joe has been Chairman of the Police and Fire Committee and also Chairman of the Finance Committee. Joe has worked closely with the administration to develop annual budgets, monthly financial reviews and annual financial audits. Joe chairs the newly created Development Committee responsible for setting a strategic plan for the future economic health of our town.
Joe holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and has a sound understanding of the financial operations of the Village.
Joe is currently the acting President / Executive Director for UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago. UCP Segun assists children and adults with disabilities to live and work as full members of their community. Joe has been instrumental in directly overseeing the growth of our adult residential programs raising revenues from approximately $12 million annually to $25 million. He has helped over 100 adults and their families secure community housing. Joe has worked closely with State officials and local foundations to secure grant funding for the operations of their services. Working in non-profit is very similar to municipal government and the recording and reporting functions are along the same lines.
His professional skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with our state and regional partners, will help Joe lead our Village as Mayor. Among Joe’s ambitious plans for North Riverside is a dedication to public health and safety and a commitment to ensuring our law enforcement and first responders have the resources they need. Joe will also reenergize our economic development efforts, including attracting quality, sustainable tenants for the North Riverside Mall. Joe has the skills and experience to negotiate with State and County agencies to secure grants and other funds to make the critical improvements outlined in our strategic plan.
Of great importance, as resident, Joe would like to see the pride restored to North Riverside, making our community a safe, family-friendly place and a great village to live, work ,play, shop and raise a family.
Sandra Lid
VILLAGE CLERK
* Resident of North Riverside for 40+ years.
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* Raised two children in North Riverside, Christopher and Amanda - both attended Komarek and RBHS.
* 33 years as an elementary school teacher with 30 years at Komarek School as a substitute, para pro and teacher.
* Currently a first-grade teacher at Komarek School.
* Active organizations - PTA and North Riverside Education Association (teacher’s union).
* Actively involved in school committees to enrich our students' academic experience.
* Past experience: worked for North Riverside Recreation, CCD Instructor, PTA Board, Cook County Board of Elections, North Riverside 75th Anniversary Committee, Neighborhood Services Block Captain.​​​
Theresa "Terri" Sarro
VILLAGE TRUSTEE
Elected as a Village Trustee in 2017, Terri Sarro is a 28 year resident of North Riverside and has been actively involved in the community both before and during her time in office. Before her time in office, Terri was active and chaired various committees at Komarek School, assisted with North Riverside Little League, and organized Dreams for Daniele. She currently is an Accounts Receivable Specialist for Parathon Recovery Services and holds both a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a Master’s in Business Administration. Terri and her husband Al are the parents of three children, Dominic, Alyssa, and Anthony, and they are proud to call North Riverside their home.
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Terri currently chairs the Administrative Committee and has used her extensive business experience to guide the operations and finances of the Village. During her time in office, Terri has been responsible for improving the Village’s finances, ordinances & judiciary, health & appropriations, and licenses.
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Terri is fully committed to transparency and accountability in government. She listens carefully to resident concerns and brings forth issues for discussion and resolution. Terri has enhanced the Village’s communication and outreach and has increased the use of social media platforms to ensure all residents are valued and heard.
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Outside of elected office, Terri has maintained an active presence in the community. She has developed a new Facebook group: Neighbors Helping Neighbors. The group has over 1400 members who are assisting residents during the pandemic on a variety of needs, which includes senior groceries. In addition, Terri has co-chaired Christmas for a Cause for six years which provides meals, gifts, and gift cards for North Riverside families in need. She looks forward to continuing her involvement with these causes.
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Terri Sarro is committed to working with everyone in our Village to recover from the economic and social repercussions of the pandemic. During the next few years, Terri’s goals include continuing to improve the quality of Village services, make needed infrastructure improvements, and foster economic development while ensuring safety for our businesses and residents.
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The mission of our party is to unite our community in order to foster an inclusive environment and create a prosperous future for all of North Riverside.
Jason Bianco
VILLAGE TRUSTEE
Jason Bianco is a long-time North Riverside resident and has been part of the fabric of our Village for over a decade.
Jason graduated from Nazareth Academy and went on to receive his bachelor’s from Dominican University. Shortly after studying abroad, he entered the financial field. He is a Seat Member at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and a Financial Options Broker for over 20 years. His financial acumen has helped the Village with conservative budgeting and disciplined spending.
Jason Bianco believes in the value of public service and served as Village Trustee, from 2013 until 2019. Following that, he was appointed to Chair the Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development.
Thoughtful, sustainable, economic development will bring jobs and investment to North Riverside and expand our tax base, lessening the tax burden on our residents.
Throughout his life, Jason has volunteered, donated and raised thousands of dollars for several organizations within North Riverside and surrounding areas.
He has been an active participant and member with many groups including: Neighborhood Block Captain, North Riverside Planning Commission, Library Foundation, Mater Christi, Cancer Walk, Christmas for a Cause, North Riverside Garden Club and the Holy Name Society.
He listens, communicates and understands the many voices and ideas from our diverse community. The future of our Village is better served when all voices are included and respectfully heard.​​​
Robert Canas
VILLAGE TRUSTEE
Rob has been a proud resident of North Riverside since 2022. Originally from Cicero, Rob spent several years in the Bay Area with his wife, Melissa. They are excitedly expecting their first child in March.
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Rob is an alumnus of Nazareth Academy and holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois. His professional journey began in real estate, followed by roles in consulting and corporate finance.
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Rob has held significant financial positions at BMO Financial Group, Lyft, and Airbnb. His diverse experience in real estate investment and development, banking, and technology has shaped him into a seasoned financial professional, well-equipped to contribute to North Riverside's ongoing progress.
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In addition to his professional achievements, Rob has been actively involved in his community. He previously ran for town trustee and the library board in Cicero and has volunteered with Tutoring Chicago, mentoring and tutoring grade school students in Logan Square.
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Currently, he serves as a board member for the Village of North Riverside's Green Initiatives Committee.
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Rob is known for his ability to build consensus and plans to leverage his financial expertise to help North Riverside achieve its fiscal and investment goals. He is committed to making North Riverside an exceptional place for families to thrive and realize their dreams.
Deborah Czajka
VILLAGE TRUSTEE
Deborah (Debbie) Czajka - (Current Village Trustee) - a resident of North Riverside for over 60, years, Debbie has proudly served the community in many different capacities. These services include school board member for Komarek School District 94 for 22 years, with 4 years spent as Board President. Debbie is also a member of the Mater Christi Woman’s Guild and had the privilege of filling the role of Guild President. She has served on the Mall Berm Committee, North Riverside 75th Anniversary Committee, Planning Commission, and most recently as a Trustee for the Village of North Riverside. Debbie has been employed by District 96 Hauser Jr. High for over 22 years and most recently retired. Taught Religious Education at Mater Christi for 35 years. Debbie was married 34 years to her husband Randy with whom they have three sons- Jason, Joshua and Jacob.
Throughout her tenure as a Village Trustee Debbie has been an integral part of many successes enjoyed by the Village Board however she is most proud of her part in the integration of WSSRA as an addition to the North Riverside Recreation Program. She has also chaired the following committees: Public Buildings, Grounds, Public Transportation, 911 Systems, Plan Commission and Cable Committee and most currently the Recreation Department.
If asked what makes makes her most proud to be a North Riverside resident, Debbie can’t help but acknowledge that this village is a safe, small, close knit community that cares about its residents. North Riverside offers a desirable school district, wonderful businesses and opportunities for all of its residents to become a part of this community. She is proud of the fact that she has seen her 3 sons grow up in such a wonderful environment, having also recently bought their own homes in town and starting to raise their own families. Debbie knows that with her continued commitment to this town and its residents, she will be able to help foster a community of excellence and for years to come.
Antonio (Tony) Santucci
VILLAGE TRUSTEE
“Keeping our families safe and our neighborhoods secure is my highest priority. Increasing communication with our residents and businesses is critical for the future of our community.”
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· Twenty+ year police officer with Village of Broadview, retired
Multiple Department Awards including the Life Safety Award
· Current Security Officer with private firm
· Resident of North Riverside for over 19 years
· North Riverside Little League Coach and volunteer
· Member Mater Christi Holy Name Society
· Volunteer for over 8 years at Komarek
· Active with Special Needs organizations
· Committed to increasing communication between citizens
and law enforcement
· Dedicated to fully funding police force as well as all Village
Departments
