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9th Ward Meeting - May 19

Dear Friends, 

Please join me for an upcoming 9th Ward meeting on Wednesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. This time I will host a hybrid meeting. You can join via Zoom and in-person at the Robert Crown Community Center, Room D, 1801 Main Street. 

Join via Zoom
Join via phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 943 9729 1557
Passcode: 199966

Ward Meeting Agenda

• Staff Presentation on Oakton Redesign & Main St Water Main Project
• Update on concerns Hartery/Pitner
• 9th Ward Summer Community Events
• 9th Ward / City Goals

81st City Council Inauguration

Evanston's new City Council was sworn in on Monday night at the 81st City Council inaugural meeting. 

Daniel Biss	Mayor	Enlarge Ward Map
Clare Kelly	1st Ward
Peter Braithwaite	2nd Ward
Melissa A. Wynne	3rd Ward
Jonathan Nieuwsma	4th Ward
Bobby Burns	5th Ward
Thomas M. Suffredin	6th Ward
Eleanor Revelle	7th Ward
Devon Reid	8th Ward
Cicely L. Fleming	9th Ward

Oakton Street Corridor Study Feedback

Provide your feedback on the Oakton Street Corridor Study, which aims to improve conditions along Oakton Street between a safe transportation network and community destinations, by completing this online survey.

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Do you have a 12 to 15 year old at home? Complete the City’s Vaccination Contact Form!

The FDA and CDC have approved the Pfizer vaccine as safe and effective for children ages 12 to 15 years old. If you haven’t already, please be sure to complete the City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Contact Form (español) for every member of your household, no matter their age. This will ensure that the City can notify them of upcoming vaccination events.

Need assistance scheduling an appointment?

If you need assistance or lack online access, call the toll-free, multilingual IDPH hotline at 833-621-1284 to book an appointment. Evanston residents may also call/text 847-448-4311 or email vaccine@cityofevanston.org for questions about vaccine registration in Evanston.

Provide input on a new skate park in Evanston

Join City staff for a second public discussion on May 25 regarding the installation of a new skate park in Evanston. At the meeting, staff will review input from the prior meeting, public survey results, short-term temporary installation plans, and a selected location for a permanent installation. There will also be an opportunity for open discussion and idea sharing. Join via Zoom. 

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in May

Join The Kitchen Table Stories Project in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in Evanston. Visit their website for resources and a calendar of activities. Also, make sure to get out for the AAPI Festival in Fountain Square on Sat., May 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring speakers, performances, and a community art project. 

Help guide Evanston's COVID-19 recovery

Evanston community members can help guide Evanston’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by reviewing and providing their input on the City’s Draft Post COVID-19 Action Plan. Input, ideas and other comments can be submitted to citymanagersoffice@cityofevanston.org by Fri., July 2.

Farmers' market season has arrived

The Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market has kicked off its 46th season!  Come out every Saturday through November to enjoy 60 vendors selling everything from fruit to flowers to baked goods! The Market will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at University Place and Oak Avenue.

Support local artisans: Head to the Maple Avenue Parking Garage on the first Saturday of every month after visiting the farmers' market to check out the Maker's Market featuring hundreds of handmade goods, including art, crafts, jewelry, handbags and more! Purchase tickets for Sat., June 5. 

Beach passes are on sale

As a reminder, you can find the latest Evanston-specific COVID-19 updates on the City's website.

Cicely L. Fleming    
Alderman, 9th Ward
224-204-4017
cfleming@cityofevanston.org
www.cityofevanston.org