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Lake County Leaders Summit Focuses on Collaboration
|  More than 100 government, business, and civic leaders came together for the first ever Lake County Leaders Summit. The group discussed opportunities to collaborate, including sharing services and joint bidding, and making investments in transportation, access to public transit, healthcare, and housing. There will be four regional leadership roundtables around the county in March to delve deeper into these issues and explore ways to collaborate and work effectively together. Watch video from summit
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Voting by Mail Begins February 6
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February 6 is the first day to submit a request for a ballot by mail. While Illinois law requires a separate request for ballot at each election prior to mailing a voter a ballot, voters may now complete an electronic request without signing a form. More Info |
Public Hearing for Medical Cannabis Zoning
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The Lake County Board directed the Zoning Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing on the proposed text amendments to the Lake County Unified Development Ordinance. These amendments would create regulations for the siting and operation of medical cannabis cultivation centers and dispensaries in the unincorporated area, which are now allowed under Illinois law. Lake County and over three dozen municipalities worked together to develop model zoning regulations that focus on location, operation, parking, marijuana-related signage, and security.
Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing
Feb. 6 at 9:30 a.m.
Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville
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What's Going on in County Government? Check Out County Connection
|  For an update on transportation and other significant projects, budget highlights, and a look at how we are focusing on efficiencies, shared services, and prevention, read our newsletter - County Connection. |
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Foreclosure Prevention
| | Homeowners facing foreclosure may be able to save their homes through informative how-to classes, personalized counseling, and mediation services. These free services are offered by the Lake County Courts in conjunction with the Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County, a nonprofit HUD-certified agency. For more information, please contact AHC at 847.263.7478 or www.ahclc.org.
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| Forest Preserves News |
 "100-year Vision for Lake County"The Forest Preserve District envisions that 100 years from now Lake County will be a healthy and resilient landscape with restored and preserved natural lands, waters and cultural assets. Residents will take great pride in how Forest Preserves make their communities more livable and the local economy more dynamic. Read More Update: Grant Awarded for Millennium Trail ProjectA recent $1.8 million Transportation Alternatives Program grant from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning was awarded to the Lake County Forest Preserve, to help offset approximately 70 percent of construction costs for the proposed Millennium Trail-Wilson Road Underpass project near Round Lake. See More
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| Winter Safety Tips for your Pet and Home | |
 Pet Safety
Did you know that salt can irritate your pet's paws? Help keep your pets safe this winter with these tips.
Radon Testing
Winter is a good time to check the radon levels in your homes. Radon can increase your risk of lung cancer and can seep into homes from soil through cracks in basement floors and foundations. For additional information and radon test kits, contact the Health Department's Environment Health Services at 847.377.8030. More
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Adopt-a-Highway
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This year, make a difference in Lake County by helping keep our roads clean. The Lake County Division of Transportation is enrolling participants in the Adopt-A-Highway program through January 31. Boost teamwork, help the environment, provide a valuable public service and promote civic responsibility. Call 847.377.7472 or visit the website for more info.
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Aaron Lawlor - Representing District 18
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Dear Neighbor,
I hope you find this information helpful. Please continue to ask questions and suggest topics for the e-newsletter.
With so much going on at all levels of government, don't hesitate to contact me with your questions and concerns regarding this or other issues. You can reach me via email or on my cell at (847) 971-0454.
It is an honor to serve YOU on the County Board and Forest Preserve Board.
Sincerely,
Aaron Lawlor
P.S. If this email was forwarded to you, please click here to sign up so I can get you information directly - especially in the case of a road closure, weather emergency or other issues.
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