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League of Women Voters of Cook County

Making Democracy Work   
Cook County Governments Matter

June 28 Primary Election


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2022 LWVCC Annual Meeting

May 2, 2022

 86 Registrants representing all 14 Cook County Leagues participated in the Annual Meeting. At the Business Meeting, the proposed program, slate, bylaws amendments, and budget were approved.  Members also approved a $1 PMP.
Approved 2022-23 Program
Approved 2022-23 Slate
Approved 2022-23 Bylaws Amendments
Approved 2022-23 Budget
 
​Retiring Commissioners lauded the League's efforts in ensuring a transparent Cook County government. 

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Retiring Cook County Commissioners Deborah Sims (5th District), and Larry Suffredin (13th District) were the guest speakers at the Annual Meeting held May 5th. Commissioner Peter Sylvestri (9th District) provided written comments that were shared verbally because he was unable to attend.
 
The Commissioners reflected on their decades of service to the Cook County Board. All lauded the League for its vigilance on behalf of citizens. Commissioner Suffredin, in particular, noted that “we have a stealth government” and that currently only the League observers are regularly reporting on Board and Committee meetings Local media no longer send reporters to the county government meetings. Commissioner Sims strongly emphasized the necessity of oversight to ensure that funds are spent wisely.
 
When asked what the League should focus on, Commissioner Sims urged members to continue to scrutinize the budget process. Commissioner Suffredin said two issues should be focused on: the Forest Preserve referendum and ensuring that public health is adequately preparing for the next crisis.

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2022 Annual Reports from LWVCC Committees and Interest Groups

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Advocacy

​Voters Service
Budget and Structure IG

Cook County Health IG
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​Metropolitan Water Reclamation District IG
Criminal Justice IG
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Forest Preserve District IG
Cook County League Newsletter
April 2022 Edition​


Highlights from the April 2022 Newsletter:
LWVCC Criminal Justice Group Starting a Bond Court Watch Program

Check it out here.
 
For recent issues of the newsletter, click here.
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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. ​​
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