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Mayor’s Welcome
Welcome to Geneseo,
As Mayor of Geneseo it is my pleasure to be the first to welcome you to our great city that so many people love to call home. For me, it was important to include my family in my welcome photo because “family” is a core principal in what makes Geneseo such a wonderful community. Many residents and their families have made Geneseo their home for generations. We look after our friends and neighbors because we are all one family; and that family is called Geneseo. So, if you are a new citizen to Geneseo let me say thank you for choosing Geneseo as your new community, and “welcome to the family”.
Our Community is unique and has much to offer. From our historic downtown with ample shops and dining experiences to our many parks and recreational venues, there is no shortage of things to explore while in Geneseo. When exploring our beautiful city, I think you will quickly feel part of and be welcomed as family.
Take a drive around, experience our amenities and I think you will see why Geneseo is a family of one where people want to live, work and play.
Sincerely,
Mayor Sean A. Johnson
Why Geneseo
Geneseo is conveniently located on Interstate 80 just 20 minutes by interstate highway to a major international airport. There are eleven major Midwest cities located within 250 miles of Geneseo, including Chicago. The Mississippi River is a short distance away and easily accessible by one of the three major interstates: Interstate 80; Interstate 280; and Interstate 74.
Geneseo is known for its beautifully restored Victorian homes on tree lined streets reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting. A thriving retail business and colorful downtown, coupled with old-fashioned festivals, parades, a local theater group and ice cream socials complete the picture of life in Geneseo.
Our Vision
The City of Geneseo unifies key stakeholders and collaborates to develop and drive sustainable growth, while maintaining our small town atmosphere. Together our work will focus on Geneseo being recognized as an inviting, welcoming community of choice for people to live, work, play and grow.
“Community of Choice:” Geneseo is viewed as providing sustainable and safe, family-friendly neighborhoods, connectedness (technology), medical/healthcare services, recreational opportunities, shopping, restaurants, and a positive experience for all who live, work and play in Geneseo.
Core Values
Integrity: We believe in honesty and transparency in all that we do.
Teamwork: We believe every person is a valued member that shall be treated with respect.
Commitment: We work hard to understand citizen and customer needs and strive to exceed their expectations.
Quality: We always strive for excellence and are committed to continuous improvement in all that we do.
Sustainability: We are committed to focusing on environmental, economic, and social initiatives for all members of our community.
City of Geneseo, Illinois
Geneseo, Illinois is a community of 6,500 people located 20 minutes East of the Quad Cities area. This is the City government official FB Page.
Spring Storm Season is Upon Us
It seems every year there are complaints, questions, and concerns surrounding the sounding of storm sirens in the area.
There are multiple reasons the may sounded in a storm event. These include:
•An active Tornado Warning
•Hail greater sized than a Golf Ball
•Winds in excess of 70 MPH
In all of these situations the storm warning sirens will sound when Geneseo is listed as an affected community. These determinations are made by the National Weather Service.
Only the NWS or a confirmed severe weather sighting by emergency response personal, typically Geneseo PD, can make the call to sound the siren. The control of the siren is held by the Geneseo Police Dept Dispatchers. They take the sounding of the siren seriously.
Any other questions you may have in regard to the storm siren can be answered at the first link in the comments.
Thank You and Be Safe Geneseo
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Spring Forward!!
It’s time to change those clocks!
Friendly Reminder, it’s a great time to check your smoke detectors. Don’t forget your CO detectors as well! They should be checked and batteries changed every 6 months.
Did you know??
•Hard wired detectors often have batteries in them also? They should be checked and changed as well. No one wants to be startled awake in the middle of the night to find out it’s a dead battery in the system.
•Smoke detectors expire. The life expectancy of your detectors is 10 years. All detectors, including those with non-serviceable batteries and hard wired units must be replaced every 10 years.
So, do your part to keep your family, pets, and homes safe this weekend!
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🚨 HEADS UP, GENESEO, IL ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS!
A misleading "Refund Information" notice has been circulating via US Mail that appears to be from the electric utility. THIS IS NOT REAL!
❌ The "refund" is a marketing gimmick.
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