July 12, 2013
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Board Adopts 2013 Strategic Plan

 

The Lake County Board recently adopted our strategic plan that serves as a road map for Lake County government over the next several years. The County Board took public input and focused more on communication, efficiency, collaboration, and prevention (as it relates to health and criminal justice programs).

 

The strategic goals include:

  • Enhance Economic Opportunities and Jobs-
  • Promote a Sustainable Environment -
  • Build Healthy and Resilient Communities -
  • Provide Public Safety -
  • Reduce Congestion and Improve Transportation in Lake County.

Additional info on Strategic Plan plan. (The County is designing a strategic plan publication that will be published soon).

County Update - Property Tax Assessments

 
In this episode of Lake County Update, Chief County Assessment Officer Marty Paulson talks about the complex subject of property tax assessments. 
 
Learn about property tax assessments, including how assessments impact your property tax bill, the appeal process, and how the County can help you understand and appeal if you believe your assessment is too high.
 
Please note:  Taxpayers will receive their assessment notice in July or August.   Watch now

Protect Yourself and Your Family from Lyme disease


The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is cautioning residents to be particularly aware of ticks this summer as Lyme disease cases are becoming more prevalent in Lake County. Ten years ago in 2003, six cases were reported, while in 2012, 17 cases were reported. Between 2003 and 2012, 100 cases of the illness were confirmed in the area.  
 
Thus far this year, six cases have been reported. While most cases in the past were diagnosed in people with a history of travel outside of Lake County, most cases this year have been attributed to tick exposure in Lake County.

 

Read Full Press Release to learn more about symptoms and prevention

17 years old and able to vote in Feb.?

 

Will you be 18 on or before November 4, 2014? If you answered yes, you will be able to register and vote in the March 18, 2014 primary election. 

Beginning January 1, 2014, 17-year-olds are eligible to register and vote in an Illinois primary election if 18 years of age by the date of the next general election. This change in State law, referred to as "Suffrage at Seventeen," was the initiated by Stevenson High School students and their faculty advisor Andy Conneen.

 

To vote in any election, U.S. citizens must be registered 28 days before the election, 18 years old on or before the general election, a resident of the precinct for 30 days immediately prior to Election Day, and provide two forms of valid identification with one form of identification showing the current address for registration.

 

To find the nearest deputy registrar, call the Voter Registration Department at 847.377.2410 or find the location of a convenient site listed online. Registration forms are also available through the Lake County Clerk's website and the Illinois State Board of Elections' site.

Restaurant Health Inspections and Food Safety Results Available Online

 
Did you know that you can check how your favorite restaurant performed on its inspection by the health department?  The Lake County Health Department provides the results of restaurant inspections on its website, including complaints and problems inspectors found.

 

Reports are updated regularly, but you can also look up individual restaurants anytime. The reports are detailed, indicating whether the health department is doing a routine inspection or investigating a complaint. View results of Lake County restaurants inspections here

Severe Storm Preparedness - Have a Plan in Place before the Storm

 
Lake County has recently experienced some severe weather with strong rain, winds and floods that can result in property damage, and put you and your family at risk. It's important to be prepared before the storm hits.

In this video, learn about different storm warnings and how a NOAA radio can help keep you safe, and what to do about down power lines, flash floods, or food safety during power outages. Stay ahead of the danger and create your action plan today.

Watch now
Click here for information on tornado safety 
Job Center News

New To The Work Force?
Did you know that the Job Center of Lake County has a Tips to Land Your First Job Handbook? It includes guidance for employment issues that young people face, sample resumes for people with little or no work history, tips for finding jobs online, common interview questions and more. 

See Who's Hiring
Check out their "Look Who's Hiring" page for special recruitment announcements from some Lake County employers. 

Interactive Job Website
Try the My Skills, My Future website where you tell them a job that you've had in the past, and they connect you with new jobs based off of your work history.
Forest Preserve News: Nature Blog

 

There are over 30,000 acres of peaceful, natural forest preserves

 that help preserve Lake County's natural ecosystems and environments.  But what's going on in all of that nature?  Find out by reading Lake County's nature blog.  Learn about everything from ant colonies to coyotes and even flying squirrels in Lake County!  Read Blog Here

 

Feel free to contact me at 847.456.6933 or [email protected].

 

It's an honor to you on the Lake County Board and Forest Preserve.

 
Sincerely,


Steven W. Mandel
Lake County Board, District 11

2157 Saint Johns Avenue

Highland Park, IL 60035

847.456.6933 cell

847.831.0373 home

847.831.0374 fax

[email protected] 

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