Requested and received $2.1 million in SIMPO STU funding to extend Oak Street to Rendleman Road
Secured a $2 million Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant to expand the bike path from Old Highway 13 to Wood Road
Awarded a $2 million grant to cover 80% of the funding of Phase 1 of an entertainment and event plaza in downtown Carbondale
Awarded $1 million for the reconstruction of McRoy Drive
Awarded a $500k grant from the State of Illinois for accessibility improvements at the Superblock
Made the World Atlas 8 cutest small towns in Illinois list
Winner of "GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award," since 1986
Winner of “GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting” for 30 years
Received an unmodified opinion (the highest and cleanest kind of opinion an auditor can express) from the auditor in the presentation of FY 2022 financial statements in conformity with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Awarded the Department of Energy Communities LEAP Pilot Program Technical Assistance
Named "Tree City USA" since 1981; Received Tree City USA Growth Award for the 8th consecutive year
Winner, Bronze level for Bicycle Friendly Community since 2016