Improvements are constantly being made to Taylorville, making the city a great place to live. Beautifying Lake Taylorville, rehabilitating the bike path and road construction are some main points of focus for the summer months.

The Mayor of Taylorville Bruce Barry plays a significant role in ensuring these projects are put into action to serve the community. A new gazebo will be making its way to Optimus Park and a new ordinance will be reviewed to stop the feeding of geese as droppings have started to overwhelm the grounds.

Construction is beginning to move forward for the updates to the Taylorville Square. Mayor Barry notes that the city-owned parking lots around the square have been resurfaced. A $2.5 million grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and funds from the city will make the downtown project an estimated $5 million endeavor.

Mayor Barry recently sat down with new Illinois Congresswoman, Mary Miller. Keeping good relationships with state representatives is nothing new for the Mayor. Mayor Barry is hopeful that these connections will bring grant money in the future to finish the many hardy projects.

Mayor Barry explains that he speaks with the Illinois State Senators often and these appearances and relationships bode well for the city in times of need.

Mayor Barry appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.