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Tuesday, April 4

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Cook County Health Board Meetings Will Continue on You-Tube

​LWVCC sent a joint letter with the Civic Federation of Chicago to the CCH Chairman, board, and CEO on March 13, 2023 urging it to continue the live streaming and video taping it started with the COVID state statute allowing government bodies falling under the State's Sunshine Laws to meet virtually but provide internet accessibility to the public.  We were very pleased to receive a response from Chair Taylor on March 14 stating his and the board's commitment to continue with these services now  that the state is lifting the virtual meeting option effective May 2023.  In-person board meetings will resume in May and live streaming and the post meeting recording will be available on You-Tube.

   2023 Priorities

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   Members of the local Leagues in Cook County work together in Interest Groups that focus on different functions of Cook County governments and different policy areas.    If you are interested in one of these issues, please join our efforts in keeping the residents of Cook County informed about their government entities. To learn more about the Cook County League Interests Groups check out the Interest Group Pages  
                      

​Cook County & MWRD Governments Interest Group

1. Meet with new Cook County Board Commissioners
2. Review and seek more helpful formatting of Inspector General reports.
3. Follow the remaining Shakman court case for the County Clerk’s office.
4. Continue to review Board and Committee meetings and agenda items to learn about county government and take action where appropriate to improve transparency and efficiency of government operations.
5. Monitor, observe, and report on the work and actions of the MWRD Commissioners with added emphasis on county-wide flood control strategies and long-term toxin discharges from manufacturing plants.  

 
 Forest Preserve District Interest Group

Observe and report on the actions of the Forest Preserve District Board with focus on the restoration of the forest, protection of biodiversity,  addition of more land, and growth of jobs within the forest preserves.  
 
Cook County Health Systems Interest Group

1.  Monitor, observe, and report on the work and actions of the Cook County Health Board and its committees including the 2023-25 Strategic Plan implementation and the 2023 Financial results against budget.   
2. Monitor and report on HR issues, quality of care reports, etc. at Stroger/Provident Hospitals and its 12 Ambulatory Care Centers.
3. Monitor and report on CCH’s Managed Care Plan called “County Care”.  

 
Criminal Justice Interest Group

1. Elimination of cash bail
2. Equal Justice within the system
3. Mental Health Issues within the Criminal Justice System
4. Diversion Programs

 

      Cook County League Newsletter

March  2023 Edition​
 
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Eyewitness​​​​ 

Read observer reports on what is happening in Cook County

The League of Women Voters of Cook County has observers at most board meetings of:

• The Cook County Board of Commissioners
• The Cook County Forest Preserve District (FPD) Board of Commissioners
• The Independent Cook County Health and Hospitals System (CCHHS) Board
• The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Board. ​​