First Ward Meetings

As many of you already know, the cherished and famous independent bookstore, Bookends & Beginnings, is being forced to move from its current location in Bookman’s Alley on Sherman Avenue. Owner, Nina Barrett, will be relocating her store into a lovely space on Orrington Avenue at the end of January 2023.

I’ve been working with Nina over the past year in an effort to ensure that Bookends continues to be a part of our business community. This independent bookstore is truly a gem and a community institution in Evanston.

I’m grateful for the many emails of support for Bookends & Beginnings that I’ve received over this last week. As a result of this outpouring of support and interest, I’ve decided to hold a short, informational ward meeting through Zoom on Thurs., Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. with Nina Barrett to share information and answer questions.

Please register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Together, we build a stronger community. As we all know, our small businesses matter.

• Greetings. Q&A throughout the meeting.
• Downtown Update: City of Evanston Economic Development Director, Paul Zalmezak.
• Ward One-derful Legacy Business Introduction: D&D Finer Foods, D&D Dogs, Owner: Kosta Douvikas. View an article about D&D in the Daily Northwestern.
• Evanston Legacy Business Program: Cade Sterling, City of Evanston Planner.
• 2023 Budget Discussion: City of Evanston Budget Manager Clayton Black, CFO Hitesh Desai, finance expert and City of Evanston Finance and Budget Committee Member Leslie McMillan
•  Join via Zoom
• Meeting ID: 858 3839 9010
• Passcode: 212746