The stamped asphalt crosswalks are not holding up. Photos were taken yesterday by Dan Fazekas at 2nd & Lincoln and at 3rd & Lincoln. Click on any to access an album of seven.
Tag: expenditures of distinction
Expenditures of Distinction, May 2010
Ellwood House room rental for strategic planning retreat, $150.00 Breakfast and lunch for strategic planning retreat, $202.80 Ellwood House room rental for 5th Ward meeting (mtg was in January), $100.00. This, from Alderman Ron “let’s get back to concentrating on core services” Naylor. Add yours in comments, if you like.
About Last Night…
First, I want to give a shout-out to Misty Haji-Sheikh, who presented the findings of apparently self-initiated research into the likelihood and implications of a rail transfer station on the south side if the landfill expansion is approved. She recommends council anticipate these developments and put ordinances in place to protect us pronto. Thank you!…
Voluntary Separation
The agenda packet for Monday’s special City Council meeting to discuss the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) is missing a few things: 1) An analysis of how much this program could cost us. Surely the city must know how many of its employees are eligible, since only those with 20 or more full years of continuous…
Letter: Council Puts Taxpayers on Hook
Freshly published in the Daily Chronicle: To the Editor: During the March 8 DeKalb City Council meeting, 4th Ward Alderman Brendon Gallagher made a plea to the community for support during the upcoming budget preparation period. According to the meeting minutes, Ald. Gallagher “asked that the citizens be empathetic with the current financial situation facing…
Your TIF Dollars at Work
Michael “Max” Maxwell sent CB a few snapshots of two of the new outdoor cafes. Thanks, Max!