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Manager releases first look at 2010-2011 proposed budget

On Dec. 18, City Manager Wally Bobkeiwicz, released two documents outlining his recommendations to Council and City residents for the 2010-2011 cycle. Over the next two months the Council will devote most regular Mon. meetings plus additional Sat. and Wed. public meetings (see below) to discussing the planned cuts in personnel and services plus current deficits and debt.

Of particular interest to residents of the 6th Ward: 

Watch groups notified within 5 min. of recent burglary

 
From: Spells, Loyce
 Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 6:08 PM
To: Gay (Central-Hillside Neighbors); Gran (Princeton Neighbors); Magid (Colfax Neighbors); Marini (Noyes Neighbors); Robinson (Eastwood Neighbors); Yohanan (Hillside Neighbors)
 
Subject:
Burglary Alert: 2100 Block of Pioneer

New cell phone laws Jan. 1, 2010

New Cell Phone Laws
 
On January 1, 2010 two new state laws that relate to cell phone usage while driving will become effective:
 
The first new law prohibits electronic messaging will driving (625 ILCS) 5/12-610.2).
 
The second law prohibits the use of a wireless telephone while driving in a school speed zone (625 ILCS 5/12-610.1(e)).

Additional information for the Dec. 8 meeting with Evanston Police

The meeting on Tuesday evening is intended to encourage residents to form neighborhood watch groups and to let them know the importance of working with the Evanston Police force. This will be the 4th 6th Ward meeting with representatives from the Evanston Police force and our beat cop, Officer Loyce Spells speaking.

Officer Loyce Spells has been making contacts by way of emails and door-to-door --starting in the areas hit hardest by recent burglaries.

6th Ward and the City budget

UPDATE: THE PRESENTATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS WILL BEGIN TONIGHT AT 6 PM WITH THE A&PW DISCUSSION OF WASTE PICKUP.

 

The information and links below will provide more insight to the current budget planning process. Citizen participation is very important. I need your help in voicing the priorities and opinions of the 6th Ward. Start with the on line survey:

Lincolnwood School area neighborhood meeting, Dec. 8

Here are the details of the neighborhood meeting:

Tuesday, December 8, 7:00 pm
Lincolnwood School auditorium

Chief Eddington will be among the members of the Evanston Police force present.

Important CTA open house for Evanston, Dec. 3 at 6:00pm

North Red and Purple Line Vision Study
Howard – Linden Purple Line

 

Thursday, December 3, 2009
6:00pm to 8:30pm

 
Fleetwood-Jourdain Center
1655 Foster Street
Evanston, IL
 
Tour of exhibits begins at 6:15pm
All facilities are accessible to people with disabilities.

6th Ward meeting on Tuesday

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 7:00 pm Lincolnwood School Meet City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz Agenda will include presentations and discussions about Bent Park, pedestrian safety and replacement communications tower at Fire Station #5.

Join us for our National Night Out celebration!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
 
“Give Neighborhood Crime and Drugs a Going Away Party”
 
This year we will be celebrating our individual block parties on Tuesday, August 4(6:00 – 9:00 p.m.) along with other cities and states throughout the USA.
 
What Is National Night Out?

6th Ward meeting: Wed., June 10, 7PM; Willard School

mark.tendam@comcast.net
 
There is a 6th Ward or town hall meeting planned for Wed., June 10, 7PM in the auditorium of Willard Elementary School.
 
Representatives from the Evanston Police Department will be speaking about recent burglaries in the Ward and efforts to stop the criminal activity. A complete agenda is forthcoming.
 
If you or your neighborhood organization would like to receive ongoing updates about our Ward and City Hall please send me your email address(s).
 

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