Walter (Wally) Cordes, a fifth generation Wyoming resident with a professional background in Law Enforcement and Public Administration, was involved in many Glendale improvements and operational programs, including; the acquiring, renovating & repurposing the Village Square Train Depot, renovation of the Village Square, development of the 5/3 Bank building and operations, renovation of the Village Office, acquiring and development of two municipal parking lots, over $10M in roadway and public improvement grants, new park restrooms, computerization of all operations, renovation of the Town Hall (Council room, restrooms, kitchen, firehouse, elevator), renovation and modernization of the wastewater sewage plant and the water treatment plant, water main improvements, new high capacity water tower, sanitary and storm sewer main improvements, street sign and entry sign renovations, removal of storm water infiltration, virtual elimination of basement sewage backups, Tree City USA (15) awards, establishment as a Certified Local Government (CLG), televising Council meetings, resident half-staff flag memorials, resident new born baby (tree plaque) program, Park Board free seedling and discount tree program, residential recycling program, emergency power generation at strategic public buildings, residential electric and natural gas aggregation programs, and development of numerous new subdivisions (Carruther’s Pond, Warwick, Glen Meadow, Matthews, Linden, South Troy, St. Edmund’s, Irish Way, and Garfield subdivisions). During his tenure he worked for Mayor Harry M. Matthews, Thomas U. Todd, Alexander J. Brockmeier and Joseph C. Hubbard. Wally will always be best known for his open door policy, resources and solutions.

Update: On July 24, 2017 Walter Cordes was asked to return to duty as their Interim Administrator, replacing Administrator Loretta Rokey. On October 2, 2017 Mr. Cordes accepted a permanent appointment as the Glendale Village Administrator, working for Mayor Donald Lofty.