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The Mayor's 2012 budget proposal is out and available on the city website, along with statements from the Budget Director, City Comptroller, and Finance Director. These statements are available for you to read at www.ward32.org.
Many of you have called or emailed us about your concerns with many aspects of this budget, both good and bad. I have attended many neighborhood meetings lately to gather input from you as well.
Some of the greatest concerns include serious cuts to the graffiti removal budget, cuts to the library budget that will lay off hundreds of library workers and close libraries for longer hours,increases in city vehicle sticker fees, increases in the water and sewer rates without yet having a long term plan for infrastructure improvements ready for constituents, mental health facility cuts that will leave only one city health facility on the north side of the city and the closure of the 13th District Police station and consolidation of the 19th District into the 23rd at Halsted and Addison. On Tuesday, there will be a community meeting regarding the closure of the 13th District in Ukrainian Village where the Mayor and Superintendent McCarthy have been asked to present their proposal.
We're looking for alternatives to many aspects of the budget that have been put forward. Other possible fund sources that are available to offset these increases include over $800 million in TIF funds, and over $700 Million in uncollected debt on city books. That is seven hundred.
As always, please email me with your suggestions and comments and I will work with budget office officials to make your concerns heard.
If you would like to attend the open public hearings, they start each day at 9 a.m. We usually hear from 3-4 departments each day - the schedule is available on the Budget Committee website. Finally, for those of you in need of some assistance on your tax bill, the Chicago Tax Assistance Center will be at our office this MONDAY to speak to you from 5-8 p.m. (details below) Alderman Scott Waguespack
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Community Meeting with Chicago Police Superintendent Gary McCarthy
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Superintendent McCarthy has agreed to attend a community meeting about the proposed closure of the 13th Police District Station. Please join us Tuesday, October 25th at the Ukrainian Village Cultural Center, 2247 W. Chicago Ave. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
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Lakeview Township Open for Appeals
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Lakeview Township is open for appeals through November 16th. I encourage anyone who has the opportunity to appeal their property taxes to apply. You can do this by appealing online at www.cookcountyboardofreview.com.
The Chicago Tax Assistance Center will be in my office on Monday, October 24th from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. to help residents understand their tax bills and file an appeal.
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| Upcoming Events |
Halloween Walk Trick or Treat
Alderman Waguespack, The Lakeview Chamber of Commerce, Lakeview Newspaper are sponsoring the 12th Annual Paulina Station Merchants Halloween Trick or Treat event. Come out and take your kids Trick or Treating on Saturday, October 29 from 11 am- 2 pm on the 3300-3400 Lincoln.
RVN Halloween Parade
The parade will kick off at Leavitt and Roscoe, and follow the Lane Tech Marching Band down the street. Afterward, there will be trick or treating at local merchants, and a pizza party at Audubon School. Sunday, October 30th at 2pm. For more information click here.
St. Mary of the Angels Halloween Party Costume Contest with Prizes! Haunted House, Moonwalks, Games, Prizes, Spooky Cupcakes & Cookie Decorating hosted by TipsyCake Bucktown and more! Admission is $5, Adults Free. Saturday, October. 29 from 2pm-6pm-1810 N. Hermitage Ave. Sponsored by St. Mary of the Angels School Parent & School Association. For more information click here.
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REMINDER: THIS MONDAY
Chicago Tax Assistance Center
Here to Help!
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Just a quick reminder that the Chicago Tax Assistance Center will be in my office on Monday, Oct. 24th from 5 pm until 8 pm to help residents who need assistance on understanding their tax bills, filing an appeal, or filing a certificate of error.
Many seniors did not file for their senior exemption this year. In the past, this was automatically added to your tax bill. Because of a state law, seniors must now apply for their exemption annually.
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FREE Flu Shots
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My office is hosting a free flu shot clinic with the Chicago Department of Public Health on Monday, October 24th from noon until 3:00 pm. All children, adults, and seniors qualify for this program. Please feel free to call our office with questions.
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Police Issues & Contacts for the Ward
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If you have an issue in your community that is not a 911 Emergency call, we can work with you to solve the problem or you can call your district CAPS officer directly to ask for assistance. If you see graffiti please call our office to report it immediately. If it is on your property please call 311 to make a police report in addition to reporting it to Graffiti Blasters.
CAPS OFFICERS for the 32nd Ward
13th Dist. (East Village, Ukrainian Village)
937 N. Wood
CAPS013District@chicagopolice.org
Sgt. Juan Clas - 312-746-8355
14th Dist. (Bucktown, Wicker Park)
2150 N. California
CAPS.014District@chicagopolice.org
Sgt.Anita Bielecki - 312-744-1261
18th Dist. (Lincoln Pk., Sheffield, Wrightwood)
1160 N. Larrabee
CAPS.018District@chicagopolice.org
Sgt. Cynthia Schumann - 312-742-5778
19th Dist. (RVN, Hamlin Pk., Lakeview, Lincoln Pk.)
2452 W. Belmont Ave.
CAPS.019District@chicagopolice.org
Lt. Willner - 312-744-5983
If you witness an incident or need assistance, call 911.
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| 32nd Ward Office |
2657 North Clybourn
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: 773-248-1330 Fax: 773-248-1360
Email us at
info@ward32.org
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm
Mondays, 5-8 pm, excluding holidays and special events.
Please feel free to email or call us with any requests. Ward night will not take place Monday. You may visit us anytime or ask for a time to meet me separate from Ward Night. Business and development type issues should be resolved outside of ward night.
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| Street Sweeping |
Autumn starts today and the leaves are falling from our trees. I want to remind neighbors to please rake the leaves from the parkways and bag them properly ( absolutely do not rake leaves into the street). Please maintain your parkway and encourage your neighbors to do so as well. CHECK THE LINKED SCHEDULE FOR FINAL SWEEPING DAYS OF THE YEAR Debris clogs sewers and leads to flooding of streets. Simply throwing out the debris in the trash goes a long way toward keeping your neighborhood clean.
WARD STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE
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