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Dear 8th Ward Residents,
I would like to invite you to our monthly ward meeting, taking place this Thurs., Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually.
Join via Google Meet
Join via Phone: 402-726-1049
PIN: 748469432
On the agenda for this month's meeting:
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A discussion with Ike Ogbo, Evanston's Health and Human Services Director
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A public safety discussion with Community Policing Officers Brooks and Galindo
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An update on City property acquisition of buildings along Howard street
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An open forum for discussion of any issues raised by residents
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General citywide and Ward specific updates from Councilmember Reid
I cannot stress enough the importance of your participation in our monthly meetings. As your Councilmember, I seek to hear your thoughts, ideas and concerns to effectively represent you and our community. I strongly encourage you to add to your new year resolutions a goal to attend a few meetings a year, ask questions, and share your thoughts and ideas. Together, we will continue the work of making the 8th Ward a better place for all of us. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out via email dreid@cityofevanston.org or cell 872-203-4291.
Sincerely,
Devon Reid, Councilmember, 8th Ward
 Participatory Budgeting Idea Collection Assembly
The participatory budgeting process continues with an Idea Collection Assembly in Spanish on Sat., Jan. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Robert Crown Community Center in Room B/C. At the session, participants can submit ideas and learn how to become a budget delegate who develops ideas into next summer’s ballot. Register to attend.
Food, transportation, interpretation, and childcare support will be provided based on the RSVPs for all sessions.
 Parkway tree inventory updating
The City's Forestry Division has contracted with Great Lakes Urban Forestry Management, who will be updating Evanston’s parkway tree inventory through February in portions of the 2nd, 5th, 6th and 8th wards. Maintaining a tree inventory will help the Division to identify and address site- and species-specific concerns and long-term trends.
Throughout the process, community members may see crews examining and taking measurements of parkway trees. Each tree requires up to a few minutes to review, and the process does not harm trees in any way.
 Looking for summer employment?
Become a lifeguard: The Evanston Fire Department is recruiting lifeguards for the 2023 summer season! Lifeguard pay has increased to $18.50/hour for a lifeguard’s first season and $20/hour for the second season. Interested in applying? Complete the candidate interest form.
Facilitate summer fun: Our Parks & Recreation Department has already begun hiring for summer positions, including camp staff, sailing instructors and more! Check out open positions.
 It's almost time to sign up for summer camps
The 2023 Summer Camp Guide is now available. Check out all of the fun the City's Parks & Recreation Department has planned and get ready for Evanston resident registration day on Sat., Feb. 11, beginning at 8 a.m. Registration for nonresidents begins on Mon., Feb. 20 at 10 a.m.
Devon Reid
Councilmember, 8th Ward
dreid@cityofevanston.org
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