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A RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING THE NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE
2015 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston is a member of the Northwest Municipal
Conference; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference works with its members to
develop its annual Legislative Program that serves as a comprehensive platform on
legislative issues in order to protect and benefit the interests of its member municipalities,
residents and businesses in our communities and the region; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference's 2015 Legislative Program
focuses on issues vital to the City of Evanston, which include: ensuring a pro -growth
environment that reduces the burden on local taxpayers; ensuring local governments have
sufficient revenues to provide quality public services; and, ensuring the sustainability of
critical infrastructure through strategic investment; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference will actively pursue these
legislative priorities to the benefit of the City of Evanston and all members of the Northwest
Municipal Conference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT:
SECTION 1: City of Evanston hereby pledges our support for the Northwest
Municipal Conference's 2015 Legislative Program; and
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SECTION 2: The City of Evanston will actively work to pursue the objectives
of the 2015 Legislative Program both locally and in our federal and state capitols; and
SECTION 3: Copies of this resolution shall be transmitted to the Northwest
Municipal Conference, to all state and federal legislators representing the City of Evanston,
to the Office of the Governor, and to department heads in the City of Evanston.
Attest:
Rodney Gre e, City Clerk
Adopted. �Qrc�� I 2015
Eli eth B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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