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Alderman Sharon Denise Dixon Serving Chicago's 24th Ward
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"In order to lead
the people,
you must first love
the people.
In order to save
the people,
you first serve
the people."
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CARING PEOPLE OUTREACH (CPO)
Lawn Care Services! We Are Committed To The Beautification Of North Lawndale!
ALDERMAN DIXON GRANTED DRIVER'S LICENSE
Judge rules her license was improperly suspended in January!!
HELP FIGHT CRIME ANONYMOUSLY!!!!
TXT2TIP Program provides a way for you to anonymously and safely help rid your community of crime by sending information to the Chicago Police Department via text message from your cellular phone.
MAYOR DALEY HONORS 24TH WARD SENIORS AT THE 47th ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZEN HALL OF FAME
24th Ward Seniors, Ms. Nina M. Clark and Mr. Jesus Olmeda inducted into Mayor Daley's 47th Annual Senior Citizen Hall Of Fame.
SWINE FLU QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What should I do if I get sick?<br /><br />What are the signs and symptoms of swine flu in people?<br /><br />How long can an infected person spread swine flu to others?<br /><br />
DO YOU WANT TO ORGANIZE A CHICAGO BLOCK CLUB?
"Block Clubs are a unique component of each of Chicago's neighborhoods. No other city in the world has as many committed, active grassroots organizations that contribute to the life and vitality of the city." Mayor, Richard M. Daley
CEDA: COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF COOK COUNTY, INC.
Assistance for low-income families and those facing crisis!
311 CITY SERVICES
"About to be evicted or heat or lights turned off due to a recent crisis?" In Chicago, call 311 and ask for.... "Short-Term-Help".
FREE FORECLOSURE PREVENTION WORKSHOPS
Are you having trouble making your mortgage payment? Are you facing an interest rate adjustment that you can't afford? Before it's too late, learn what you can do to prevent foreclosure!
SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES! DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS IS APRIL 12TH
YOUNG PEOPLE INTERESTED IN BEING CONSIDERED FOR THESE JOBS SHOULD USE THE YOUTH READY CHICAGO APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE ON LINE AT: www.youthreadychicago.org.
MAYOR DALEY'S YOUTH READY CHICAGO SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 14-24!
Mayor Daley's Youth Ready Chicago Summer Youth Employment Program is now available online at www.youthreadychicago.org or call 877-587-WORK.<br />The application deadline is May 29, 2009.
CPS High School Students Learning to Serve
CPFTA - Chicago Police & Firefighter Training Academy<br />
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FINANCIAL SAFETY!
Still receiving your Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or VA Compensation and Pension payments by paper check? Sign up for Direct Deposit or for the Direct Express Card! Signing up is free, quick and easy at www.GoDirect.org or www.USDirectExpress.com or call (800)333-1795 or (877)212-9991.
COMMUNITY ALERT! ATTEMPT KIDNAPPING/CHILD ABDUCTION!
If you or your neighbors would like to organize school safety programs in your neighborhood, call the Caps Implementation Office at (312)747-9987
ENERGY BILLS TOO HIGH? APPLY FOR FREE WEATHERIZATION TODAY!
FACTURAS DE ENERGIA MUY ALTAS? APLIQUE PARA EL PROGRAMA DE ENERGIA!
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS GRADES 9-12
BEST BUY CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS GRADES 9-12. APPLICATION DEADLINE, FEBRUARY 15, 2009. APPLY NOW!
FREE HELP WITH TAX RETURN PREPARATION, E-FILING, ITIN APPLICATIONS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES!
FREE ELECTRONIC TAX RETURN PREPARATION AND FILING.
FREE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING!
FREE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON "DEMYSTIFYING FEDERAL FUNDS" ON MARCH 20, 2009 AT THE UIC FORUM FROM 9A.M. TO 5P.M. To register, log on to www.illinoisresource.net<br /><br />
CPS PRESS RELEASE
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS (CPS) ANNOUNCES SCHOOLS TARGETED FOR THE TURNAROUND PROGRAM AND SCHOOLS TO BE PHASED OUT!!
2016 STUDENT JOBS PROGRAM (APPLICATION DEADLINE 1/16/09)
JOB OPPORTUNITES FOR STUDENTS AND RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES. EMAIL RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS TO resumes@chicago2016.org no later than Friday Jan. 16, 2009 at 5:00p.m.
CONCESSION OPPORTUNITIES AT O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT!!
CONCESSION OPPORTUNITIES AT O'HARE AIRPORT FOR GOURMET FOODS, MANICURE SERVICES AND TEA. Log on to www.flychicago.com to obtain a copy of an RFP (Request for Proposal).
SCHOLORSHIPS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN IN COMPUTER SCIENCE!
Scholarships and other assistance for African-American Women who are interested in obtaining a career in computer science or information technology.
MAYOR'S OFFICE ANNOUNCES: CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD TOURS 2009
Chicago Neighborhood Tours 2009. "Experience Chicago's Heart and Soul"
HELP YOUR COMMUNITY CREATE OR IMPROVE UPON GREAT PUBLIC PLACES!!!
Learn how to help create and improve public places in your community. Log on to: www.placemakingchicago.com <br />
WHERE TO GO TO FIND WORK:RETIREES AND PEOPLE OVER 50!
Retirees seeking to re-enter the work force have resources available to them. There are many websites that specifically cater to retirees and individuals 50 and over.
TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CONDO OWNERS
Free and low-cost workshops for condominium owners!
ON SALE: OFFICIAL 2009CITY OF CHICAGO CALENDAR
THE OFFICIAL 2009CITY OF CHICAGO CALENDAR:"Chicago 2009:an Urban Oasis" NOW ON SALE!!!!
CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE PROJECTNEXT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE PROJECTNEXT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2009-2010
24TH WARD COMM. MTG. WITH COOK COUNTY BD. PRESIDENT, TODD STROGER AND COMMISSIONER, ROBERT STEELE!
ALDERMAN DIXON HOSTED A 24th WARD COMMUNITY MEETING WITH COOK COUNTY BOARD PRESIDENT, TODD STROGER AND 2ND DISTRICT COMMISSIONER, ROBERT STEELE.
ALDERMAN DIXON TOURS WARD WITH BUILDING COMMISSIONER
On October 31, 2008 Alderwoman Dixon drove through sections of the 24th ward with the building commissioner from the City of Chicago
Weatherization Fair Announced
November 12, 2008: Weatherization Fair, Michelle Clark HS, 3-8pm, hosted by 24th, 28th, 29th and 37th Ward Aldermen, Environmental Department, Peoples Gas and ComEd.
The Alderman's Role
- Represent the interests of constituents
- Write laws
- Provide constituent services
- Serve on committees
- Serve as a community advocate
- Alderman Dixon’s Vision for the 24th Ward
“I ran on a 'positive change' platform, and that’s how I intend to govern.”
Alderman Sharon Denise Dixon envisions a 24th Ward where residents and businesses can prosper in a healthy environment. Her agenda includes:
- Safe, orderly neighborhoods
- Fighting drugs, crime and violence
- Involved leadership that fosters law and order
- Cooperation between citizens and police
- Clean neighborhoods
- Installing new trash cans
- Cleaning up some 2,000 littered, overgrown vacant lots
- Economic development
- Encouraging expanding businesses to hire qualified residents of the 24th Ward
- Fostering development in the area’s prime business locations such as Ogden Avenue, which is historic Route 66, and Albany Avenue
- Supporting the proposed Ogden-Pulaski Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District
- Housing opportunity
- Affordable housing for low-income people
- Reasonably-priced housing for middle class residents
- High-end housing to generate tax revenue that will help fund affordable housing
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