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In an effort to keep
you informed on issues that may concern you, please take a minute
and read the information below. If you know of anyone that would
like to receive my updates and weather reports please have them
email me at sschmidt@co.lake.il.us
<sschmidt@co.lake.il.us>.
Pot Holes
If you have pot hole complaints, please just email the
locations to me and I will report them to the proper jurisdiction.
Provide Input at Community Forums
and Shape Lake County's Future
In a democracy, citizens should have a say in their
government. You can influence the goals and strategies that drive
how and where the County will focus its resources by sharing your
thoughts and views at one of six Lake County Community Forums.
Lake County will use the input to identify the most critical
challenges facing our region, determine the County's role in
addressing those issues, and develop a long-term plan. The County's
goal is to listen and deliberate issues among residents with diverse
interests, backgrounds and perspectives, so we can develop results
that matter to you.
More information is available on the County website at
<http://www.co.lake.il.us/communityforum/>.
Please help spread the word by passing information about the
community forums on to coworkers, friends and neighbors. If you
would like a County representative to make an announcement at your
civic group meeting, call Communications at 847.377.2155.
Share your thoughts and views at one of six Lake County Community
Forums. Lake County will use the input to identify the most critical
challenges facing our region, determine the County's role in
addressing those issues, and develop a long-term plan.
6 - 7 p.m. Open House
Visit informational and interactive displays and learn
about County services and programs - from health and transportation
to where to go for help and property information; Get free stuff; Be
a guest on LCTV and more!
7 p.m. Community Forum Participate in focus groups to discuss
issues that impact Lake County and the region:
Choose a location:
Division of Transportation - 600 W. Winchester Rd. - Libertyville
Monday, March 10
Highland Park Country Club - 1201 Park Avenue West- Highland Park,
Tuesday, March 18
Lake Villa Public Library - 1001 E. Grand Ave - Lindenhurst,
Wednesday, March 19
County Building - 18 N. County Street - Waukegan,
Thursday, March 20
Ela Area District Public Library - 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich,
Monday, March 31
Warren Newport Public Library - 224 N. O'Plaine Rd, Gurnee,
Tuesday, April 1
For more information, contact Lake County Communications at
847-377-2550.
Dental Assistance Available for
Qualified Veterans
The Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) of Lake County
is giving veterans something to "smile" about. Lake County veterans
may qualify to receive dental assistance from the VAC. Veterans who
receive public aid through food stamps or have a medical card are
eligible for this program. Also veterans who are not eligible for
dental assistance from the VA and are receiving assistance from
Illinois Department of Human Services are eligible.
For more information, visit <http://www.co.lake.il.us/elibrary/press/2008/DentalGrant.pdf>.
More Road Salt
County snow plows have already used most of their supply of the ice
control material they thought they would need this winter. But an
emergency contract approval by the County Board will make sure the
Division of Transportation has another 5,000 tons of road salt. The
County Highway system includes 305 centerline miles of roadways.
Lake County Division of Transportation removes snow and ice on
county roadways such as Washington Street, Rollins Road, Butterfield
Road, Fairfield Road, Hunt Club Road, Cedar Lake Road, Petite Lake
Road, Grass Lake Road, Deep Lake Road and Monaville Road.
New on
LCTV this month:
For the LCTV program schedule and to view special
programming online, visit <http://www.co.lake.il.us/about/lctv.asp>.
Lake County Update This program lets viewers hear from the County
Chairman, Suzi Schmidt, the County Administrator, Barry Burton, and
other newsmakers on important issues. The current program features a
discussion on property taxes, elections and the State and County
smoking bans.
Lake County Connection This program takes viewers to the Lake County
Chamber of Commerce "Forecast Lake County" luncheon where the County
Chairman, Suzi Schmidt and business leaders discussed the county's
economic outlook.
Health Focus This episode of the Lake County Health Department's
program educates viewers about lead poisoning, dietary guidelines
regarding beverages, health effects of road salt and the necessity
of having pets spayed or neutered.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at
847-377-2300 (work), 847-356-3173 (home), or email me at
sschmidt@co.lake.il.us
<sschmidt@co.lake.il.us>.
I encourage you to forward this update to others who may be
interested in Lake County news. Persons who wish to automatically
receive these updates should send their email address information
to: sschmidt@co.lake.il.us
<sschmidt@co.lake.il.us>.
Thank you,
Suzi Schmidt
Lake County Board Chairman & District 3 Representative |
