Historical October 1982 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Well the summer’s over, the kids are back in school, and life is returning to normal routine … everywhere but at the Board of Aldermen.
Even though it was too late to take the family on a vacation, the Board decided to recess for the month of September, so there is no legislative action to report in this issue.
We will commence firing on Oct. 1 with the Gateway Mall and Cable TV.
In last month’s issue I mentioned that it was our hope that this column could serve as a forum to discuss various subjects.
The questions of blight, eminent domain and tax abatement have always been a great concern in our area.
A question frequently heard is “Why do only the big developers get all of the tax breaks? What about us home owners?” Well, there is a program for home owners, and I would like your opinion on whether we should consider such action in Skinker-DeBaliviere, at least for certain blocks.
With the approval of the Community Development Commission and the Board of Aldermen, an area can be designated an “Obsolete District.” This designation does not imply blight, nor does it involve eminent domain or a developer.
It simply allows a five-year tax freeze so certain major improvements made by the owners of one to four family units within the district can be made without increasing one’s tax liability. Its intent is to provide rehabilitation incentives for the people already living in an area and provide an added stimulus to continued redevelopment. I would like to know how you feel about initiating such a program in our area. I am sure most of you have noticed the activity at 350 N. Skinker, site of the new 28th Ward Regular Democratic Club.
The new phone number is 725-3794.
We were forced to move from our McCausland address when the building was sold. I hope more of you will attend our meetings and join the club now that it’s in our own “back yard.” The next regular meeting is, Friday, Oct. 15, at 8 p.m.
For the truly generous, we’re having a Rent Party to help pay for our new facility on Oct. 24, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the CWE Savings and Loan.
I know Committeeman John George Storey and Committeewoman Dee Suda will be glad to welcome you. Dee’s abilities and energy are well recognized within the party.
She was recently elected Chairperson of the 3rd State Senatorial District and Secretary of our own 4th State Senatorial District.
Since this column is not supposed to be a political column (even in times of little news), I’d better put in a plug for the local Republican organization also.
If you lonely Republicans out there need any party information or just companionship, contact Committeeman Norbert Hart, 6246 McPherson 63130, 721-8865, or Committeewoman Mary Hannegan, 5757 Lindell 63112, 725-0012.
But if you want to talk to your alderman, remember you can contact me at 862-7470, 6185 Westminster 63112.
Originally published in The Neighborhood Paper, October 1982.
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