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    COMMUNITY FIRST

    Community First isn't just a slogan. It's how I serve.

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Businesses. Investment. Property.

    Supporting existing businesses, attracting responsible investment, strengthening commercial corridors, and expanding economic opportunity in our community.

    WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Jobs. Careers. Skills.

    Connecting residents with employers, job opportunities, career training, apprenticeships, and skills that lead to sustainable careers.

    EDUCATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Youth. Seniors. Families.

    Expanding access to education, resources, programs, and opportunities that strengthen youth, seniors, and families.

    MEET ANTHONY

    THIRD-GENERATION MAYWOOD RESIDENT. COMMUNITY FIRST.

    Anthony Cook is a third-generation Maywood resident, entrepreneur, elected public servant, and community and business leader. His work focuses on strengthening local businesses, expanding opportunities for residents, supporting education, and serving the community. His approach is simple: Community First.

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    • 3rd Generation Maywood resident
    • Entrepreneur and small business owner
    • COMMUNITY & BUSINESS LEADER
    • ELECTED PUBLIC SERVANT
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    BUSINESS. JOBS. PEOPLE.

    Real Priorities.
    Real Follow-Through

    Community First means focusing on the issues that directly affect residents, families, and businesses. Anthony's priorities are built around three areas: economic development, workforce development, and education & community development.

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    Let's Build Something Better — Together.

    Community First in Action

    Anthony's priorities come from conversations with residents — not from a checklist. WHAT DOES MAYWOOD NEED MOST? Tell Anthony what matters most to you, your family, your business, or your neighborhood.

    Partnerships That Deliver

    Bringing residents, businesses, nonprofits, schools, and community institutions together so opportunities and resources reach the people who need them.
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    Where Anthony Will Be

    Community meetings, neighborhood gatherings, business events, youth programs, and civic events. Come meet Anthony, share what matters to you, and help shape the communities priorities.

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