Tanya Bohannon talks with Mayor Tom McNamara shares the history of Rockford, Illinois and how he came to be the mayor. McNamara talks about the city’s college initiative program and its qualifications. Along with neighborhood enhancements, Mayor McNamara talks about crime in the community and what is being done to accurately track statistics. He also addresses property taxes, infrastructure, and a program that involves the police called Rock Houses and how the program has been received by the community.
Original airdate: 4/16/2023
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Tanya joined EMF in 2005 and covers Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, and SW Ohio, including major markets Chicago, Detroit, and Indianapolis.