Changing our current form of government from a weak to strong mayor has never been any part of my platform, agenda, priorities or goals. While I think it’s foolish and irresponsible to rule out any course of action that might be available to best serve the interests...
The Clare For First campaign is grateful to the 127 supporters who gave an average of $160 to bring accountability, transparency, and social justice to Evanston. These generous donations have amounted to $20,191 and have helped us to cover the many expenses of a...
As a small business in Evanston for the past 48 years, we have been privy to the changes our community has faced throughout time. It is now more than ever that we are searching for effective representation that will not only support existing small businesses but also...
Speaking as a small business owner, I’m joining the call for new leadership for the First Ward. Downtown Evanston desperately needs creative, energetic, collaborative representation from the First Ward. We need an alderman who will find innovative and effective...
Evanston, IL | Local Opinion | 11h Letter to the Editor John Moore, Neighbor Go to letter on Patch Hi, neighbors, like others, I also want to share why I am voting for Clare Kelly this year, after having supported Alderman Fiske in the past. Clare has all of traits...
Evanston, IL Local Opinion | Kathy Tate-Bradish, Neighbor Go to Letter on Patch First Ward neighbors, I would like to share a few of the reasons I am supporting Clare Kelly for First Ward Alderman. I met Clare in the before-days in her capacity as an ETHS teacher,...
Click HERE to go to Patch letter Evanston, IL Neighbor Post Sandy Wilson, Neighbor, Ward 1 Resident Hit the Road, Judy I’m not often one to speak out publicly on Evanston politics, but I feel compelled to add my voice to the chorus of calls for Evanston’s First Ward...
Evanston ranks tops in the state and nation for tax burden. Evanston leads in Illinois and the U.S. with property taxes that have the biggest impact on housing costs. The high cost of living in Evanston has made it increasingly difficult for even middle income people...
Nick Agnew, Letter to the Editor The Daily Northwestern February 22, 2021 View letter in Daily Northwestern Over the last three terms, I have supported and campaigned for Judy Fiske as 1st Ward Alderman. This election season, I will no longer be voting for Alderman...
Click HERE to go to Patch letter Evanston, IL Neighbor Post Jeremy B Vannatta, Neighbor In July 2019 with the approval of Evanston Parks and Recreation Department, a group of us erected a small portable and temporary street soccer pitch in Raymond Park. We did this at...
Feb. 28, 2021 Alderperson Fiske, I must start by offering you my sincerest apologies. Apparently, all the times that I've shown up at City Council I have not paid you enough individual attention. Imagine my gall to show up at City Council in an “ugly manner”,...
Clare proposed a lobby ordinance to bring transparency to our city government. Together with Steve Berlin, (President of Council on Government Ethics Laws and Executive Director of the Chicago Board of Ethics), Clare prepared and presented on the value of a Lobby...
Clare has worked relentlessly for good development in the first ward and in Evanston and for affordable housing. Clare believes that affordable housing that genuinely meets community needs (those of low-income families’ and Evanston residents’) and aesthetic,...
Embracing, encouraging and respecting the input and voice of Evanston’s Black and Brown communities is essential to improving equity and social justice in our city. For too long low income communities have been too often shut out from the decision making processes...
Saving our local businesses should be one of our City’s highest priorities. Our small businesses give Evanston a distinctive sense of place, quality and belonging, and they strengthen our local economy. They create high quality jobs and generate tax revenue. As a...
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Clare is a long time clean air and environmental energy and justice advocate. Clare spearheaded a successful environmental movement to stop toxic emissions from the medical waste incinerator at the Northwestern University Hospital. Her research, collaboration with...
Clare has always supported, valued, and publicly defended historic Evanston sites, preservation, and historic districts in Evanston. She is gratified to be living, herself, in a historic district of the First Ward. Clare understands and deeply appreciates that...
We are proud to announce State Representative Robyn Gabel’s endorsement of Clare Kelly for Evanston First Ward alderman!
Let’s revitalize our local businesses and downtown. Let’s make a Evanston a more friendly place.
