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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF PALATINE AREA Local Positions—What Are They?

LOCAL POSITIONS—UPDATED WITH RECOMMENDATIONS

Senior Citizens

There are two Senior Centers n Schaumburg Township. No low income housing for seniors is promoted. Palatine Township Senior Center is run by a Senior Citizens Council and offers services both at the Township Senior Center and at the Palatine Opportunity Center for English and non-English speaking seniors. Continue supporting affordable housing, transportation, including PACE busses and subsidized taxis are recommended.

Land Use

Preservation of open space and wetlands and downtown Palatine are on-going.  A community survey is accessible on line for resident input to updating the Palatine Comprehensive plan.  State LWV position favors regional planning which is what NWMC and BACOG do League observation, monitoring and involvement is recommended.

Housing

Identified areas include low and moderate housing, senior housing, emergency housing and the value of shared housing on a regional basis.  Ultimately, many of the needs identified in the 1980’s have been met in most area communities and continued monitoring is recommended.

Village Districts

The LWVPA position is to continue to monitor trustee accountability, citizen involvement, and determination of district boundaries. The 2010 Census will determine the need to redistrict political boundaries. The district system has been in effect for 24 years, and has been on the ballot 4 times. This issue will come before the LWVPA membership for consideration and consensus at the March 25th membership meeting.

Social Services

A report on Social Services in LWVPA will be presented in March. 

 

League of women voters of Illinois Positions    

LWVIL - Illinois Positions in Brief 2007-2009

 

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