Friday, January 21, 2022 | View in browser
Dear Fifth Ward Family,
I hope everyone had an amazing and joyful holiday season. As you know, Evanston is in the midst of a City Manager selection process. I’m encouraging everyone to learn more about the two finalists.
In addition, I'd like to formally invite you to our virtual 5th Ward Meeting on Thursday, January 27, at 7 p.m. via Google Meet.
Join via Google Meet
Join via Phone: 415-870-4294
PIN: 411272608
I welcome your input on several items impacting the 5th Ward in the coming weeks and months (see the list below). I look forward to hearing from you and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or issues that you would like to bring to my attention before the meeting. I can be reached at bburns@cityofevanston.org.
A few of the topics for discussion:
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Introducing the new leadership at Family Focus (Dara Munson, President and CEO and Vanessa Allen-Graves, Center Director)
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A presentation from the Evanston Transit Alliance on how to improve bike and walk commuting in the 5th Ward for students, workers, and residents seeking green space for recreation. (John Fervoy, Member of Evanston Transit Alliance)
 7 capital improvement projects to watch in 2022
With a new year upon us, the City is preparing for some big capital improvement projects throughout Evanston. From water main rehabilitation to road repairs to sidewalks, you can look forward to improvements to safety and accessibility. Check out these seven capital improvement projects to keep your eye on this year.
 Last chance to recycle holiday trees and lights
Taking down your decorations a little late this year? No worries, there's still time to recycle your Christmas tree. City crews will pick up trees on residents' normal refuse pickup day through January 28. Trees should be placed on the parkway, between the street and the sidewalk.
Holiday string lights: Recycle your burnt out bulbs through January 31. Lights can be dropped off at the Evanston Ecology Center, Levy Senior Center, and Robert Crown Community Center.
It's time to start thinking about summer camps
It's only January, but it's already time to start thinking about summer camps! Online registration for residents will begin on Sat., Feb. 12. Visit cityofevanston.org/summercamps to view this year's Summer Camp Guide.
Sign up for Whole Woman Fitness
Register online or by calling the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center at 847-448-8254.
Bobby Burns
Councilmember, 5th Ward
bburns@cityofevanston.org
www.cityofevanston.org
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