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City Council Update
43rd Ward Shredding Event
Theater on the Lake Reopens
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Dear Neighbor,
At this week's City Council meeting, I took several stands on your behalf concerning critical state and national issues and much needed reforms.
Our State Representative Sara Feigenholtz spearheaded House Bill 40, a law assuring that safe and legal abortion will continue in Illinois, even if
Roe v. Wade is overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The law restores coverage for women's reproductive services under Medicaid and state health plans. Unfortunately, Governor Rauner has stated he would veto the bill, despite expressing promises during his campaign to sign such a law.
I was proud to sponsor and urge the passage of a resolution calling on Governor Rauner to sign HB 40 and honor his campaign pledge at this council meeting. Read my full comments
here.
Additionally, I spoke in support of a
resolution
on behalf of
DACA
,
the Deferred
Action for Childhood Arrivals program. This program was designed to protect "dreamers", children brought to our country who now call the United States their home. This issue touches our ward directly. As an example,
DePaul University's special mission is to educate those who are the first in their family to go to college. These students are deserving of our support while we await Congressional action on restoring the program.
Cell phone theft
is a persistent problem in our city.
Council passed
an
ordinance
prohibiting phone resellers from selling any phone that is listed on the national database,
stolenphonechecker.org
.
If your phone is lost or stolen, always report it. Adding anti-theft apps will also protect your data. Click
here
for more information
.
Finally, I supported reform benefiting us as home buyer
s, remodelers and neighbors. The City has overhauled its entire
electrical code
to meet current
best practices
and adopt a new model code. Our Building Commissioner, Judy Frydland, has been a leader in spearheading reform in this important department.
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DACA Legal Counsel & Resources
If you or a loved one require legal
counsel
or
resources
in regards to the recently
discontinued
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, please visit this link for a calendar of events, hosted by the Heartland Alliance's National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC).
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43rd Ward Shredding Event
This Saturday
Turn in paper documents and unwanted electronics but please note, no televisions or expired medications can be collected
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A special thanks to 43rd Ward resident, Trish Rooney Alden, whose company R4 Services has generously donated their services for this event.
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New Water Main Construction on Willow Street Begins
The
Department of Water Management
(DWM) and construction crews are scheduled to begin work to install 2,706 ft. of brand new 8-inch water main on
Willow Street
from
Larrabee
to
Sheffield.
These mains date back to 1875 and need to be replaced.
For additional details about this project, click
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Upcoming CAPS Meetings
18th District:
- 1811, 1812, 1813 Beat Meeting - Thursday, September 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., St. James Lutheran Church, 2101 N. Fremont St.
19th District:
- 1932 Beat Meeting - Monday, September 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., New Life Community Church, 1110 W. Lill Ave.
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Property Valuation Appeals - Lakeview Township
The Cook County Board of Review will be accepting property valuation appeals for Lakeview Township, which covers properties north of Fullerton Avenue, until
Tuesday, September 26, 2017.
Click
here for more information and to file an appeal online.
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Theater on the Lake Grand Reopening
It was an honor to join Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Superintendent Mike Kelly, Commissioner Mark Kelly, Senate President John Cullerton, State Representative Camille Lilly, Principal Michael Boraz of Lincoln Park High School, and many other key participants in cutting the ribbon for the grand reopening of Theater on the Lake yesterday.
After years of inactivity, the theater has been transformed into a year-round art venue and restaurant that preserves the historical integrity and architectural features of the building.
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St Pauls Hosts Annual Rummage Sale This Weekend
Saint Pauls United Church of Christ, located at
2335 N. Orchard Street
,
hosts their annual rummage sale this
Saturday, September 9, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Proceeds benefit the church and several community organizations.
Click
here
for additional information and to volunteer.
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"An Evening in the Garden" with Neighbors
The
Lincoln Central Association
salutes volunteers and neighbors at the 4th Annual Evening in the Garden event on
Thursday, September 14
from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Fire Station Park, behind Engine 22 Station, located at the corner of Larrabee and Armitage Avenue.
Click
here
for more information.
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CPD Child Passenger Safety Seat Installations
The
18th District offers safety tips and hands-on instructions on the proper installation of children's car seats, as well as free car seat inspections on
Saturday, September 23
, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1160 N. Larrabee Avenue.
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See you in the neighborhood,
Michele Smith
Alderman, 43rd Ward
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43rd Ward Office Hours: M 9 AM - 7 PM, T-F 9 AM - 6 PM
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