From: Lake View Citizens' Council (LVCC) [info@lakeviewcitizens.org]
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 10:30 AM
Subject: Upcoming LVCC Elections and Other Important Updates

E-Citizen Newsletter	Serving Lake View Since 1952 March 2008

LVCC Logo Dear John,

Get Involved
LVCC Elections May 2008

In preparation for our annual LVCC meeting to be held on May 8, 2008, the LVCC Nominating Committee is requesting any interested candidates who reside in Lake View and desire to serve as LVCC president or as a LVCC Board Member-at-large to contact the nominating committee directly by March 16, 2008.

Additional nominations may be made by presenting to a written petition to the LVCC Secretary, prior to May 1st.

To vote in the annual meeting, you must be a member in good standing so renew your LVCC membership today!

John

Lake View Citizens' Council (LVCC)

CTA Construction:
Diversey Parkway Closed This Weekend

On Sat/Sun March 8-9 from 5:30AM to 6PM each day, Diversey Parkway will be closed from Sheffield to Wilton. Parking lanes and one sidewalk will also be closed as the CTA works on the Diversey station. A reminder that Wellington and Paulina stations close March 30th.

Wrigley Naming

Results of LVCC Poll

Almost 200 people took our quick survey on "Would you support the Chicago Cubs if the name of Wrigley Field changed". The results:

Yes: 27%

No: 73%

Take our new survey on a free trolley service.

State Budget Hearing
March 27, 2008 6PM

As the General Assembly begins its spring legislative session, Illinois faces serious budget challenges. Lawmakers and the governor will have to make difficult decisions to close a deficit that fiscal experts project to be at least $750 million for the current budget year before turning their attention to the next fiscal year that begins July 1.

You're invited to participant in a Regional Budget Hearing on March 27 at Advocate Illinois Masonic (836 W Wellington) to share your views about what the state's funding priorities should be.

Water Meter Appointments

Automated Meter Reading (AMR)

Attention Building Owners in the 44th Ward. You will soon be contacted, if you haven't already, to set up an appointment with the Chicago Department of Water Management. This is a FREE, but mandatory program to install a new water meter device.

GPS Thefts

There have been a series of thefts of GPS Units from parked cars. Find out what you can do.

Senior Ride Free Program
Beginning March 17, 2008

As a part of the Regional Transit budget agreement, senior citizens living will be eligible for free transit on fixed routes operated by the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace beginning on March 17, 2008. To take advantage of the free transit, seniors must have the senior reduced fare card. If you already have the reduced fare card, you are already registered. Your fare card will work on March 17th to allow you to take transit for free. If you do not have a reduced fare card, please call the RTA at 312-836-700 to get information about the nearest RTA Customer Service Center.