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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Evanston public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
District 65 School Closures and Accessibility
With District 65 cutting 19 crossing guard positions and possibly after-school programs, speakers urged the city to restore 50-50 crossing guard funding. Parks director Audrey Thompson said the city could run after-school programs at a surplus with a budget amendment.
Library Leadership
Evanston's library board is making union experience a mandatory requirement for the next executive director to prevent future clashes between staff and management. They're hoping to have the new boss in place by February.
Mayor Departure and Schools
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is wrapping up his mayoral run to focus on Congress, admitting his office really dropped the ball on teaming up with local schools currently facing massive money troubles. Local families and taxpayers are left wondering how the city and schools will fix this disconnect before it hits their wallets.