LCMLetterNews you can use
May 31, 2011
In this issue
:: Newly-Elected Officials Workshop
:: Senate Veto Session
:: Emergency Preparedness
:: Golf Outing brochure
Greetings!
This is the last day of the regular legislative session. LGDF is still in jeaopardy.

Oppose Cuts to Local Government Revenues

Diversion of state-collected local government revenues to fill the State's budget gap will endanger public safety, decimate municipal services and raise taxes. Remind your legislators. Call them today. Phone numbers are listed below.   

Newly-Elected Officials Workshop, June 4  

 

For all mayors, trustees and clerks whether newly elected or in need of a refresher.

 

Hosted by Lake County
Municipal League

Date: Saturday, June 4

TIME: 8:30 am - Breakfast and registration,

Program - 9:00 am - noon

PLACE: Mundelein Police Department building, 221 N. Lake St.
(enter building from Seymour Ave.)

COST: $25/person for LCML Members

$35 for non-LCML members

RSVP: By June 2 to lcml@sbcglobal.net
or call Chris Gentes (847) 270-3126.

 

Program  

9:00 am: Open Meetings and Municipal Finance presented by Rob Bush and Adam Simon from Ancel Glink.

 

10:15 am: Mayor Joe Mancino (Hawthorn Woods) and Manager Chris Martin (Lake Barrington) will discuss how to work with staff and elected officials.

 

11:15 am: Marty Buehler, Lake DOT director, will discuss Transportation projects in Lake County.

 

Veto Session dates for the Senate


October 25, 26 & 27

November 8, 9 & 10

Emergency Preparedness Saturday, June 11 

 

Join a forum on preparedness and the public and private sector response to disasters on June 11 at Grainer Headquarters, 100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest. Global preparedness expert Lt. General Russel Honore (ret.) will discuss Leadership and Preparedness in the 21st Century.

 

  • 7:30-8:30 am - registration and continental breakfast
  • 8:30-11:00 am - Keynote speaker and panel discussion with experts from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, Emergency Management, medical community and Grainger.  
  • 11:00 am-1:00 pm - lunch, hazmat decontamination demo and public safety exhibit. 
This is a free event. To register please RSVP to by clicking here.
Golf Outing brochure

 

Golf season is quickly approaching and the 2011 LCML Golf Outing brochure is available on the Lake County Municipal League website. Sponsors and golfers are needed. Please go to Golf Outing for more information. The golf outing will be held at Steeplechase in Mundelein.  

 

Thanks to the following sponsors:  

  • Dinner - Com Ed
  • Lunch - Mesirow Financial
  • Beverage Cart - Groot Industries
    (two others available)  
  • Holes - Christopher Burke Eng.
               HR Green
               Speer Financial  
Lake County Delegation Contact Information

 

Sen. Duffy, dan@senatorduffy.com, (847) 277-7100, (217) 782-8010
Sen. Murphy, senatormattmurphy@gmail.com, (847) 776-1490, (217) 782-4471
Sen. Garrett, ilsenate29@sbcglobal.net, (847) 433-2002, (217) 782-3650
Sen. Link, senator@link30.org, (847) 821-1811, (217) 782-8181

Sen. Schmidt, statesenatorschmidt@gmail.com, (224) 372-7465, (217) 782-7353

 

Rep. Ed Sullivan, ilhouse51@sbcglobal.net (847) 566-5115, (217) 782-3696

Rep. Mark Beaubien, strepmbeaubien@sbcglobal.net, (847) 487-5252, (217) 782-1517

Rep. Carol Sente, repsente@gmail.com, (847) 478-9909, (217) 782-0499

Rep. Sidney Mathias, sidneymath@email.msn.com, (847) 222-0061, (217) 782-1664

Rep. Karen May, karen@repkarenmay.org (847) 433-9100, (217) 782-0902

Rep. JoAnn Osmond, reposmond@aol.com, (847) 838-6200, (271) 782-8151

Rep. Rita Mayfield, ritamayfield60@gmail.com, (847) 599-2800, (217) 558-1012

Rep. Sandy Cole, www.RepCole62.com, (847) 543-0062, (217) 782-7320
Please share this LCMLetter with staff. It is our aim to keep elected officials and their village staff informed about the issues facing municipalities.
 
Sincerely,
Christine Gentes
Lake County Municipal League