Representative Government: Local Positions 2012-2013

1. Government
Support for:

• the Council-Manager form
• the election of aldermen from wards
• the election of aldermen to allow for the diversity of the community to be represented
• effective use of committees, boards and commissions
• the development and implementation of a long range plan
• the involvement of citizens
• increased cooperation and communication between the City and institutions of higher learning
• recreation programs that are diversified, well-publicized and responsive to community needs
• a strong, well-funded library system

2. Budget
Support for:

• sound fiscal policy, including long range planning for capital improvements and effective budget controls
• the City's efforts to broaden its tax base

B. SCHOOLS (DISTRICT 65 AND DISTRICT 202)

1. Citizen participation and communication
Support for:

• effective citizen participation in all planning and policy development
• effective communication by District 65 and District 202 with all Evanston residents and effective means for residents to communicate with the Districts.

2. Policies, plans and goals
Support for:

• a district-wide plan for the use of community resources, including a well-organized, comprehensive volunteer program
• racially integrated schools as a necessary condition for equal access to education
• services for children with disabilities
• efforts to reduce the achievement gap among children of different races