Chicago, like other major cities across the country, is seeing an uptick in crime that rightly has all of us upset. When the 23rd and 19th Police Districts merged back in 2012, the ongoing concern has been a drop in the number of police after the merger took place. 

During this week's budget hearings, I brought up this concern about the need for more police for the 19th District to address the gap when the merger occurred. Police Supt. Garry McCarthy informed us that he, too, agreed that more police were needed for this district. Part of the issue has been the bidding process for police to come into the 19th District, but the Superintendent pledged to work through with this. Additionally, I asked the commander to provide us with a number of police officers we could expect for the 19th District, along with a timeline when we could expect for that to occur. I made clear that I want regular updates about progress to make this happen.

Addressing crime involves many different stakeholders all working together, we are fortunate to have so many residents active with CAPS to help make that happen. However, we also need more police and I'm pleased that this will be happening.

 

Best,

 

NEWS

OFFICE CLOSED FOR COLUMBUS DAY

The 46th Ward Service Office (4544 N. Broadway) will be closed on Monday, October, 12th in observance of Columbus Day. We will open with normal business hours on Tuesday, October, 13th. 

ROAD RESURFACING

Marine Drive from Montrose to Foster Avenue will be resurfaced. Work will include ADA sidewalk improvements, curb and gutter removal and replacement, bus pad construction, milling and paving the existing asphalt pavement, and striping. The concrete work will take place first followed by the milling and paving of the roadway. Temporary "no parking" signs will be installed and will restrict parking during working hours, while adhering to rush hour restrictions, for the completion of the work. All work on this corridor is scheduled to be completed by December 1.

EVENTS

HOW TO APPEAL YOUR PROPERTY TAX ASSISTANCE

When: Thursday, Oct. 8 from 1pm - 5pm

Where: 46th Ward Office, 4544 N. Broadway

Appealing your assessment is an opportunity to ensure your property tax bill is fair and accurate. Homeowners may file an appeal with staff from Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer's Office.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNITY MEETINGS

The 46th Ward Office teams up with the Police to involve the community to address chronic crime. Your participation is critical. Click here to find the schedule of the public meeting in your area. If you would like to go online to report a chronic issue, click here to learn how.