Press Release - City of North Chicago, City Treasurer becomes first Lake County municipal treasurer to receive APT US&C recognition

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. (July 27, 2021) — The Treasurer of the City of North Chicago received national recognition at the 2021 Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada Annual Conference. City Treasurer, Vance D. Wyatt received both the Certified Public Funds Investment Manager (CPFIM) and Advanced Certified Public Funds Investment Manager (ACPFIM) designations from APT US&C.

Treasurer Wyatt is the first elected Treasurer in Lake County, Illinois to receive the ACPFIM credential.

These two certifications will help aid our City's Treasurer's office to maximize the city's investment returns. "I look forward to the further diversification of the city's investments," said Treasurer Wyatt.

These designations will aid in helping the city to better invest its financial reserves to maximize return. Treasurer Wyatt explains that the long-term goal is to help keep taxes as low as possible, “we are looking to create an investment strategy that reduces the tax burden on the residents of North Chicago.”

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Contact:

Jim Moran - Community Information Coordinator, City of North Chicago

O: 847-596-8640,

jimmor@northchicago.org