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2nd Ward Meeting, Tuesday, March 28
Looking forward to seeing residents, especially 2nd (to none) Ward, for our March ward meeting on Tues., March 28, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Future monthly meetings will be hybrid.
Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Topical agenda
- Recaps from officers about public safety
- Hear exciting updates from Parks and Recreation Director Audrey Thompson
- 4th of July Association discussion
- Learn more about the Evanston Animal Shelter from Vicky Pasenko, Executive Director
- Councilmember Juan Geracaris will talk about the future skatepark and discuss parking issues around Robert Crown
- Dempster and Dodge discussion
Updated leaf blower restrictions
After April 1, only electric-powered leaf blowers will be allowed for use in Evanston and will be limited to the following hours:
- Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Gasoline- and propane-powered blowers will be prohibited year-round after April 1. (Currently, the use of gasoline- and propane-powered leaf blowers is prohibited seasonally through March 29.)
Support for landscapers: Evanston-based landscaping companies registered with the City may be eligible for grants of up to $3,000 to assist with the purchase of electric-powered leaf blowers through the City's Entrepreneurship Support Grant program.
 Support a new Evanston Animal Shelter
The Evanston City Council has approved construction of a new Evanston Animal Shelter!
Along with City funding, a grant from Cook County, and the Evanston Animal Shelter Association’s (EASA) capital campaign for private fundraising ($1.2 million goal), the new shelter is finally becoming a reality.
As part of the EASA's capital campaign, an anonymous donor has pledged $100,000 if the community can match their contribution on a one-to-one basis. Help them reach their goal by making a donation today!
How to donate:
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Mail a check: Checks can be mailed to the Evanston Animal Shelter Association located at 2310 Oakton St., Evanston, IL, 60202
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Online: One-time or recurring donations can be made online.
 Evanston dog beach is now open
Evanston residents and their pets can now access the Evanston Dog Beach for free. The dog beach, located just south of Clark Street Beach (1811 Sheridan Rd.), is open seasonally from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week. All patrons must have a valid dog beach pass to enter.
Free Dog Beach passes are available to pick up in person at five Evanston community centers (see locations below) for those who live in zip codes 60201 or 60202.
To receive a Dog Beach pass, Evanston dog owners must:
 Investing in our region's water system
The City will soon begin a $47.2 million construction project to replace the oldest water intake at the Evanston Water Utility, helping to provide high-quality, safe and reliable drinking water to nearly 500,000 people in Evanston and surrounding communities.
Construction timeline: Construction is anticipated to begin in mid-March 2023 and continue to the end of 2024.
Community Workshop about Reuse and Recycling
Join the Circular Evanston Working Group on Sun., March 19, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rebuilding Exchange located at 1245 Hartrey Ave., for a conversation about how we can reduce our waste of the food, products, packaging, and still-useful products that we send to landfills. You'll also learn about how we increase our resilience through repair, reuse, and recirculation of resources in our community. This will be a fun and interactive experience. The purpose is to build ideas and action to reduce waste in Evanston. No expertise needed. Refreshments will be served. Childcare will be provided. Please register in advance to attend.
 Early voting begins Monday
Cast your ballot! Early Voting for the April 4 Consolidated Election will be held at the Morton Civic Center from Mon., March 20 through April 3.
Who's on the ballot? This election includes races for Evanston 2nd and 9th Ward City Council seats, as well as District 65 and District 202 board members.
Krissie Harris
Councilmember, 2nd Ward
847-448-0986
kharris@cityofevanston.org
cityofevanston.org
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