City of Evanston

Congratulations to Tasheik Kerr for being recognized by FirstRepair as an "Outstanding Public Administrator" for her work to help launch the nation's first municipal reparations program for the Black community. We're so proud and thankful for the wonderful and historic work Tasheik has done in Evanston!

Welcome to the City of Evanston, Sharon C. Reaves! 👋 City Manager Stowe has announced Sharon Reaves as Evanston's new Chief Human Resources Officer. With over 20 years of management experience across nonprofit, public, and private sectors, Ms. Reaves brings expertise in organizational efficiency, employee engagement, and inclusion. Learn more: bit.ly/4imnKLc.

Meet the Evanston SnowVengers ❄️⚡ When the snow falls, they rise! Our incredible Public Works team is out there, day and night, keeping our streets clear and our community safe. From plows to salt trucks, these real-life heroes work tirelessly to battle the winter weather every year. Check out this behind-the-scenes video to see some of our SnowVengers in action!

City of Evanston staff are proud to attend Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita’s inaugural Language Access Summit today. Language access is essential for fostering equity and inclusion in our diverse community. By improving our language access services, we can ensure that all community members can fully engage with City services, programs, and opportunities. We look forward to learning and collaborating with other local governments and organizations to better serve our multilingual community.

We’re thrilled to announce that three City of Evanston projects were celebrated at the Design Evanston Awards on October 4! Recognized for their positive impact on our community’s designed environment, these projects showcase innovation and dedication to enhancing Evanston. The awards went to: • Robert Crown Community Center for New Construction • Howard Street Theater & Theo Ubique for Rehabilitation and Renovation • Evanston Skate Park for Landscape Design With nearly 40 outstanding projects honored, we’re proud to have the City’s work featured. Thank you to Design Evanston and everyone who contributed to making these projects possible!

The Evanston RoundTable recently published a profile on one of the newest members of our leadership team, Deputy City Manager Carina E. Sanchez. In the article, State Comptroller Mendoza says ‘Evanston is very lucky to have her’, and we agree! https://lnkd.in/g3Bysg83

Today, on #NationalFirstRespondersDay, we want to thank the brave folks at the Evanston Police Department and Evanston Fire Department, as well as our C.A.R.E team members! Your dedication, quick response, and life-saving skills make an incredible impact in our community daily. From emergency calls to fire rescues to mental health crises, you put yourselves on the line to keep us safe, and we can't thank you enough for your service. Join us in celebrating and honoring all first responders who go above and beyond to keep us safe!

Exciting news! The City has been awarded a $100,000 Love Your Block grant from the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University. This funding will support resident-led neighborhood revitalization projects, helping to strengthen community connections and amplify local voices. As one of 16 newly selected U.S. cities, Evanston will join the largest cohort in the program's history. Evanston will also receive a dedicated AmeriCorps VISTA and technical assistance and training from civic engagement experts. Tasheik Kerr Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g7D2shU5

📣 The City wants your input on the future of the Civic Center, Police, and Fire Headquarters! Share your thoughts by taking an online survey at lnkd.in/gRdRCn9c, or join one of our listening sessions: • Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m. – Hybrid @ Levy Senior Center • Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m. – In-person @ Robert Crown Library • Nov. 20, 6-8 p.m. – Spanish session @ Levy Center • Nov. 21, 6-8 p.m. – Virtual Tell us what you think! More info at bit.ly/4e4Zqu4. ….. ¡La Ciudad quiere su opinión sobre el futuro del Centro Cívico, la Jefatura de Policía y Bomberos! Comparta sus opiniones en la reunión programada para el día 20 de noviembre en el Centro Levy ubicado en el 300 de la calle Dodge, de 6 a 8 p.m.

EVs come in all sizes and shapes. City of Evanston consistently tries to incorporate them into its fleet. We take a path that is more suitable for fitting electric vehicles into our operations. You can see them in Police, Engineering, Parking Enforcement, Health Inspection, Parks and Recreation, Facilities and Fleet Management, Public Works. We are committed to continously growing our electric fleet! #ev #green #carp #sustainability #fleet