Cook County Joins SSMMA and Councils of Government to Restore Local Government Distributive Fund
This week, nine Councils of Government, including the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association along with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and Cook County President Preckwinkle participated in a Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) press event calling for Governor Pritzker to restore funding to promised levels.
Former SSMMA President Mayor Vernard Alsberry, from the Village of Hazel Crest, represented the 45 municipalities in the south suburbs at the press event.
Mayor Alsberry reiterated that the south suburbs are dependent on LGDF funds to lessen property taxes, assist with local municipality operations, infrastructure, and other community services that impact the quality of life that local municipalities provide to residents in the south suburbs.
"This is a growing concern throughout the state, more especially among municipalities that have disproportionality suffered during the economic downturn and accrued more dramatic declines in sale taxes revenue and higher increases in local property tax burdens due to the escalated rates," declared Alsberry.
Councils of Government Presidents issued a letter urging Gov. Pritzker and general assembly lawmakers to resist cutting local revenue owed to municipalities.
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SAVE THE DATE:
Newly Elected Officials Workshop
Our workshop is an education program that provides information in a highly interactive format allowing ample opportunity for mayors/presidents, trustees/alderman and others to exchange ideas and explore topics vital to serving as an elected official. Register here.
Thank you to our SSMMA Associate Member Comcast for sponsoring the workshop.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Tuesday, June 1 at 2:00pm - Transportation Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 10 at 9:00am - Housing Committee Meeting
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Mayor Ostenburg: "Give residents of Chicago’s predominantly Black and brown south suburbs the same opportunities that are afforded to residents of predominantly white suburbs." |
Former Park Forest Mayor John Ostenburg recently shared his thoughts on the economic decline of south suburban communities as demographics in the region continue to change.
"Economic development barely crawls along, except in a handful of municipalities that continue to be heavily white. For the other communities, major economic development is the opening of a new drive-thru restaurant or another mom-and-pop shop. While those are important to the economic growth of any region, they don’t provide the needed tax base or employment opportunities that major retail and office complexes do."
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Bridge Phase Mitigation Information |
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SBA COVID-19 Resources
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The SBA is offering local assistance to small businesses that need counseling or training during COVID-19. Find an SBA office or resource partner near you with the local assistance directory.
Local Resources
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Cook and Will County residents can utilize the new COVID-19 Pandemic Health Navigator Program to access information on food assistance, rental or mortgage assistance, utility assistance, educational resources, or vaccine or testing appointments.
Data Dashboard
The SSMMA COVID-19 Tracking Dashboard provides the latest information on reopening guidelines, vaccination plans, COVID-19 testing, and in-depth metrics and data for Cook and Will County.
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Community Vaccination Information |
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Thornton Fractional South in Lansing has expanded their vaccination operating hours for residents in Lynwood, Lansing, and Calumet City until 8:00pm Monday - Friday, and until 6:00 pm on Saturdays. Students 16-17 years old must be accompanied by a parent. Register here.
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South Suburban College is now offering walk-in vaccinations. No residency or appointment required. Learn more.
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Grand Prairie Services to Host Vaccination Clinic in Chicago Heights this Saturday
- SSMMA Associate Member Grand Prairie Services will offer the Pfizer vaccine at their clinic on May 22, 2021, from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Adults must bring some form of identification. Learn more.
Governors State University to Host its Second Vaccination Clinic on Sunday, June 6th
- First and second doses of the Pfizer shot, as well as the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot, will be administered.
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News from our Community Partners |
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The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is accepting grant applications until July 30th. Local governments and organizations must address water quality issues related to nonpoint source pollution. Learn more.
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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is asking local public agencies and emergency providers to complete a survey, to help reach a goal for zero fatalities on roadways. The survey also asks for locations and sites where a safety concern is present. IDOT will use the survey results and its existing crash data to produce a more complete set of information. The deadline for submission is June 18th. Learn more.
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The Chicagoland Regional College Program (CRCP) is offering a monthly stipend and paid tuition fees for college students who can work part-time at UPS and enroll in local colleges throughout the south suburbs. Learn more.
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UPS is offering up to $27.00 per hour and sign-on bonuses for warehouse workers at the Hodgkins, Illinois location. Learn more.
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State Rep. Will Davis will host community shred day, electronic recycling, and prescription drug take-back on June 12, 2021. This event is free to households only. Learn more.
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SPC News
SPC Vehicle Updates
Ford Utility Police Interceptor AWD Hybrid
- As an update to last week's Director's Briefing, the 2021 Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Ford Utility Police Interceptor AWD Hybrid (Contract #152) factory order cut-off date has now been scheduled for Friday, June 25th.
- Please visit the SPC Police Pursuit Vehicle webpage for more information. For questions or additional information, please contact staff or Tom Sullivan, 815-464-9200 or tsullivan@curriemotors.com.
Dodge Durango Pursuit/SSV, Ram SSV, and Charger Pursuit Contracts
- The SPC has been notified by Roesch Chrysler that due to industry-wide production issues caused by the global shortage of semiconductor microchips and the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the assembly plant workforces, the manufacturer is unable to price protect the SPC's current contracts through the initial term of November 3, 2021.
- The order cutoff date for the Durango Pursuit/SSV (Contract #201) and Ram SSV (Contract #202) was April 8, 2021, and therefore the contract pricing is no longer in effect.
- The current published order cutoff for the Charger Pursuit (Contract #200) is August 5, 2021, after which pricing will no longer be valid.
- Pricing on 2022 vehicles has not yet been identified. For questions or additional information, please contact staff or Mike Hilmers, o: 630-279-6000, c: 630-247-5385, or at mikehilmers@roeschtrucks.com. Staff contact: Ellen Dayan
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