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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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/