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Committee OKs funding to honor legacy businesses

Jul 29, 2022

Council member Clare Kelly (First Ward) proposed creating the program, which officials hope to use to retain long-standing Evanston businesses, which have long been regarded as a key element in the city’s economic development strategy.

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Evanston RoundTable, July 29, 2022, Bob Seidenberg

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Negotiate NU Fair Share Contribution

Negotiate NU Fair Share Contribution

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I have deep roots and respect for Northwestern University. My great great grandfather, Elhanan...

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Stop Wasteful Spending of Tax Dollars & Support Valued Public Services

Stop Wasteful Spending of Tax Dollars & Support Valued Public Services

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Evanston ranks tops in the state and nation for tax burden. Evanston leads in Illinois and the...

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Strengthen The Integrity Of Our Local Government

Strengthen The Integrity Of Our Local Government

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Clare proposed a lobby ordinance to bring transparency to our city government. Together with Steve...

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Promote Community-Focused Growth

Promote Community-Focused Growth

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Clare has worked relentlessly for good development in the first ward and in Evanston and for...

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Strengthen Equity And Social Justice In Evanston

Strengthen Equity And Social Justice In Evanston

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Embracing, encouraging and respecting the input and voice of Evanston’s Black and Brown...

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Invest in small businesses

Invest in small businesses

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Saving our local businesses should be one of our City’s highest priorities. Our small businesses...

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Defend Our Environment

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Clare is a long time clean air and environmental energy and justice advocate. Clare spearheaded a...

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Protect Our Community History

Protect Our Community History

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Clare has always supported, valued, and publicly defended historic Evanston sites, preservation,...

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