HomeMy WebLinkAbout040-R-23 Adoption of the Civility Pledge by the Mayor and City Council40-R-23
A RESOLUTION
Adoption of the Civility Pledge by the Mayor and City Council
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston (“City”) recognizes that the public
exchange of diverse ideas, viewpoints and robust debate are essential to democratic
self-governance; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council, as elected officials of the City,
recognize the importance of engaging in free and spirited debate, while maintaining the
highest standards of civility, honesty and mutual respect; and,
WHEREAS, the Illinois Municipal League (“IML”) has adopted a Civility
Pledge which encourages the core tenets of civility; and,
WHEREAS, the Civility Pledge states, “In the interest of civility, I pledge to
promote civility by listening, being respectful of others, acknowledging that we are all
striving to support and improve our community and understanding that we each may
have different ideas for achieving that objective;” and,
WHEREAS, in order to publicly declare a commitment to civil discourse
and to express concern for the common good and wellbeing of all residents of the City,
the Mayor and City Council have determined it to be in the best interests of the City to
adopt this Resolution.
NOW BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
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40-R-23
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SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals shall be and are hereby incorporated
as findings of fact as if said recitals were fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The Civility Pledge as set forth in this Resolution is hereby
adopted.
SECTION 3. The elected and appointed officials of the City of Evanston
are asked to sign the Civility Pledge and adhere to it during all public meetings and in all
official actions.
_______________________________
Daniel Biss, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: __________________, 2023
Approved as to form:
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Nicholas E. Cummings, Corporation Counsel
June 12
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