Village Trustee· 2025–2029 (cycle default: IL municipal terms begin May 1, end Apr 30)
Carina H. Santa Maria
Arlington Heights
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 17:06
- Avg per meeting
- 1:19
- Segments
- 250
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Top issues during term (20)
Chicago Bears Stadium Project Concerns
Potential future municipal infrastructure costs cited by public comment.
E-Bikes Informational Event and Safety
Fines up to $500 to $750 plus potential impoundment costs for violators.
Housing Study RFP Status
Funding for the housing study is included in the proposed 2027 budget; the amount is not stated.
Affordable Senior Housing Strategies
Future budget requests or feasibility studies could be sought as the Village's 2027 budget process begins.
Shelter Inc. Transitional Living Program Expansion
No direct financial impact on the Village budget; program operations are funded through DCFS and private fundraising.
Downtown Master Plan Update
Encourages local commercial activity and visitor spending through downtown initiatives.
Inclusionary Housing Program Administration
Could redirect Affordable Housing Trust Fund dollars toward subsidies, depending on available funding and study results.
Police Department Staffing Expansion
Police hiring affects the village's payroll and public safety staffing, but no specific dollar amount was on the agenda.
Design Guidelines Update
Potential increases in adjacent property valuations and tax assessments resulting from new construction.
New Restaurant Opening and Liquor License for Shun Sushi
Generates local economic activity and sales tax revenue through downtown commercial development.
Single Family Rehabilitation Program Updates
Involves loan disbursements and administrative fee structures up to 15%.
Commercial Car Wash at 900 W. Euclid Ave.
Commercial development investment within the village.
St. Viator High School "Backyard Project" Proposal
Completely privately funded with no taxpayer impact.
Senior Transportation Access and Gaps
Impact depends on future service expansion requests.
Eastman Street Seasonal Ice Rink Pilot
Estimated village electric infrastructure cost of $15,000 for phase one, with Park District managing operational expenses.
Recording and Publishing Committee of the Whole Meetings
Zero additional cost to the village budget.
Commission 2027 Budget and Sustainability Goals
Impacts the environmental commission's operational funds and project allocations for 2027.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Planning
Installing protected lanes could require future capital improvement investments.
Public Concern Over Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras)
Cost of $100,883.43 for camera agreements across two contracts.
Arlington Park Redevelopment and Tax Certainty
Potential multi-billion-dollar private investment with significant regional economic and tax revenue impacts.
Decisions during term (325)
Recorded while Maria was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Warrant Register
Consent Agenda Approval
Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Yard & Co.
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arlington Heights Park District regarding the Construction and Operation of an Ice Rink
Resolution Approving a Purchase of Two Ford Maverick Hybrids for the Building and Life Safety Dapartment
Approval of September 22, 2026 COW Minutes
Approval of September 14, 2026 COW Minutes
Recommendation for Class A Liquor License for Hugh's Chophouse
Adjournment
Approval of 9/8/26 meeting minutes
827 N. Gibbons Ave. second-floor addition (DC26-054)
900 W. Euclid Ave. car wash / BP conversion (DC26-037)
Publish Audio Recordings and Slides for Committee of the Whole Meetings (Option 5)
Approval of September 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of September 8, 2026 Closed Session Minutes
Approval of Accounts Payable Warrant Register
Approval of Consent Agenda Items A through F
Adoption of Resolution Approving Final Plat of Subdivision (1515 South Douglas Avenue)
Ordinance Amending a Special Use Permit and Granting Variations for a Sheltered Care Home (207-209 East Valley Lane)
Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 of the Village Code to Increase the Number of Class A Liquor Licenses to 40, Decrease the Number of Class B/B/BBB Supplemental Liquor Licenses to 0, and Recommendation that the Liquor…
Voting record (164)
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