Central Street Neighbors Association

You can avoid identity theft by bringing personal sensitive documents such as medical forms, bank statements, personal files, old tax forms, etc. to the Village of Skokie parking lot at 5127 Oakton, Skokie, on Sunday, June 28, between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Skokie's Consumer Affairs Commission is hosting the event, sponsored by First Bank & Trust - Skokie, who will provide the document shredding equipment and a truck.  It is the same day as the opening of the Skokie Farmers' Market.  The civic lot is on the east side of Floral Avenue, next to the Skokie Historical Museum. Documents must be personal only;  no materials from businesses, schools or institutions will be accepted.

There are 758 tax exempt, non-profit organizations within the City of Evanston that, collectively, have over $14 billion dollars in total assets.

This is LAST YEARS budget schedule.  This years (2010-2011) will likely be similar based on comments by Assistant City Manager Marty Lyons.
 
March 24, 2008- April 7, 2008 Budget Process Review Team Conducts Annual Review
 
May 5, 2008- May 30, 2008 Budget Team discuss process and calendar
 
July 15, 2008 Budget Kickoff
 
August 1, 2008 Deadline for Revenue Worksheet Submissions for New Revenues Only
 

Tonight, Wed. June 3, Central Street Neighbors Association will have a general membership meeting at the Top Of The Tracks cafe, 1826 Central (at the Central Street Metra station), 7:00 pm. Socializing and political chat starting at 6:45.

The topic is the city budget, which ultimately determines a large portion of our taxes, and which drives decisions affecting residents' neighborhoods and lives. We will be joined by Assistant City Manager Marty Lyons, who also serves as chief financial manager. Also presenting will be CSNA member Mark Sloane, recent 6th Ward aldermanic candidate and a chief financial officer by trade. Residents'  questions and ideas are welcomed.

This year, the budget-making calendar is starting a little earlier. The more attention it is given, the better the final product will be. With government at all levels facing fiscal pressures, citizens have both more opportunity and more responsibility to offer their energy and expertise. Please lend your voice to this conversation.
 
Use the main station entrance (on Central) or the accessible ramp on Broadway (south of Central) to reach the cafe.

mark.tendam@comcast.net
 
There is a 6th Ward or town hall meeting planned for Wed., June 10, 7PM in the auditorium of Willard Elementary School.
 
Representatives from the Evanston Police Department will be speaking about recent burglaries in the Ward and efforts to stop the criminal activity. A complete agenda is forthcoming.
 
If you or your neighborhood organization would like to receive ongoing updates about our Ward and City Hall please send me your email address(s).
 
Thank you.

The May 26 City Council meeting began with the presentation of the 2009 Preservation and Design Awards selected by the Evanston Preservation Commission. Four north Evanston projects were among the number of outstanding projects recognized for care and sensitivity.

The Evanston Police Department will hold an auction of unclaimed bicycles Saturday, May 30, 2009, starting at 10 a.m., at 1454 Elmwood Ave. & Lake St., in the NE corner of the building. Bikes may be previewed from 9 to 10 a.m. The Department says that they have a "vast array of bikes," including a couple Cannondales, a Gary Fisher, an expensive racing bike, an adult tricycle, and a couple baby tricycle-strollers with long handles.

The Citizens' Lighthouse Community Land Trust, Evanston's nonprofit dedicated to creating permanently affordable housing, will hold its anuual meeting on Sunday, May 17, 2009 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM at St. Nicholas Church, 806 Ridge Ave., in Evanston.  State Rep. Julie Hamos (D-18th) and Bob Palmer, Policy Director for Housing Action Illinois, will be the featured speakers. A special appearance by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky is also scheduled. Information on the land trust concept will be available.

Looking for something fun, interesting, and socially worthwhile to do this weekend? The Green Festival is ongoing today and tomorrow at Navy Pier.

A joint project of Global Exchange and Green America (formerly Co-op America), the show features over 300 exhibitors and 125 speakers covering topics ranging from environmental solutions to green careers, organic food, renewable energy for the home, sustainable technology -- almost anything you can think of related to sustainability.

The North Shore Coalition for Peace and Justice (NSCPJ) invites mothers, children, and all who love them to