Recent comments

  • Reply to: Alderman Revelle Speaks Up for Neighborhoods and Against Zoning Change for NU   2 years 9 months ago

    In  2019, a decision which went against residents, the zoning ordnance and the comprehensive plan was made by the last city council which voted 5-4 against the residents and in favor of Northwestern request to change the Evanston Zoning Code so they could make more money on their tax free property,  by essentially renting out the stadium to for-profit venues.

    In  2019, although 5 members of the 80th city council did not think  that Northwestern should have to meet the necessary standards for a change, as dictated by our zoning and comprehensive plan .  On the other hand, . 4 of the council members realized we should uphold our codes and support the residents and neighborhoods. They voted NO because Northwestern had not met the burden of proof required to change the zoning ordinance ,and those 4 voted voted against the request.

    The University District U2 is zoned for amateur and university sponsored events only! NU wants commercial use 

    This change would confer special privileges of use for NU andenable them to make millions on broadcast and other revenue streams,  which the city will never see. The city receives a home rule  tax for tickets. https://www.cityofevanston.org/how-to/home-rule-taxes 

    In 2018 NU made $54,000,000 from the NFL and another $37,000,000 from the other sports totaling around $91,000,000 and Evanston received about $1,400,000  from ticket taxes. 

    The 81st council has 4 new council members,  and the 4 council members who voted with the residents and for our governing documents are still on the Council. 

    Evanston Residents from all wards objected to the pilot program because  the impact on the 5 surrounding neighborhoods, business Nu is doing just fine financially we don't need to change our zoning and ordinance to help them make more money by selling out the residents who do pay taxes. 

    NU does not need special privilege zoning, write your council members, and the Mayor Biss.  Let the know that equal application of the municipal code applies to all entities. Follow the council 5:00 Monday - sign up  to speak if you like https://www.cityofevanston.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/16621/19 

  • Reply to: Alderman Revelle Speaks Up for Neighborhoods and Against Zoning Change for NU   2 years 9 months ago

    In  2019, a decision which went against residents, the zoning ordnance and the comprehensive plan was mad by the last city council  which voted 5-4 against the residents and in favor of Northwestern request to change the Evanston Zoning Code so they could make more money on their tax free property,  by essentially renting out the stadium to for-profit venues.

    In  2019, although 5 members of the 80th city council did not think that think that Northwestern had to meet the necessary standards dictated by our zoning and comprehensive plan to be allowed a zoning change of use. 4 of the council members realized we should uphold our codes and support the neighborhoods.  Northwestern had not met met the burden of proof required to change the zoning ordinance and those 4 voted voted against the request.

    The University District U2 is zoned for amateur and university sponsored events only! NU wants commercial use 

    This change would confer special privileges on them and they  less than 1%,.  on broadcast and other revenue stream  which the city will never see. The city receives a home rule  tax for tickets. https://www.cityofevanston.org/how-to/home-rule-taxes 

    In 2018 NU made $54,000,000 from the NFL and another $37,000,000 from the other sports totaling around $91,000,000 and Evanston received about $1,400,000  from taxes from ticket taxes. 

    The council has changed and the 4 council members who voted with the residents and for our governing documents are still on the Council. 

    Evanston Residents from all wards objected to the pilot program because  the impact on the 5 surrounding neighborhoods, business Nu is doing just fine financially we don't need to change our zoning and ordinance to help them make more money by selling out the residents who do pay taxes. 

    NU does not need special privilege zoning, write your council members, and the Mayor Biss.  Let the know that equal application of the municipal code applies to all entities. Follow the council 5:00 Monday - sign up  to speak if you like https://www.cityofevanston.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/16621/19 

  • Reply to: Evanston Smear PAC Thumbs Nose at Campaign Finance Law   2 years 11 months ago

    Statement by Eleanor Revelle in response to Evanston Together mailings: Regarding the recent mailings from Evanston Together LLC:  
    I did not solicit the endorsement of this group nor are its materials being distributed with my support.  The mailings are very unwelcome and, in my view, are very un-Evanston-like.

    From the beginning, my opponent (Mary Rosinski) and I have conducted very civil and respectful campaigns, and it saddens me greatly that this negative messaging should insert itself into the race in our ward — or anywhere in Evanston. Our focus should be on laying the foundation for the new City Council to find common ground and work together for the good of the whole community.

    I will continue to focus my campaign on the work we need to do to achieve an equitable recovery from the pandemic and on the specific policy areas where I believe I can make a real difference: listening to the concerns of the 7th Ward, championing climate action, expanding affordable housing, and reimagining public safety.

  • Reply to: Evanston Police and Fire Foundation annual golf outing at Canal Shores   7 years 7 months ago

    Matt Keenan with the fire explorers

    For those who don't golf and want to be part of the activites, join us for an after party from 6-9 for a drink and Little mexican Cafe appetizers. At $20 a ticket it's going to be lots of fun. 

    EPFF raises funds to support programs between our police and fire departments and the community. Like Fire Explorers for our youth 14-21.

     

  • Reply to: Your chance to comment on current issues...   8 years 3 months ago

     

    This proposed project is very detailed.  To understand its impact to the Evanston residents and our shoreline, check out our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/trueandnaturallakefront/