Panel on Law Enforcement in Park Ridge and Criminal Justice Reform in Illinois Join our panel as they discuss local police policies regarding teens, improving public safety through social justice, actions for racial equity and the Illinois SAFE-T ACT. Email actionridge2017@gmail.com for a Zoom link to join the meeting. Please submit questions in advance toContinue reading “General Meeting ~ May 13, 2021”
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Meeting Minutes ~ 4.8.21
Meeting commenced at 7:00pm. Nan Parson welcomed participants, especially Melvin Lars, who was the meeting’s featured speaker. Nan reminded people to submit comments to the Park Ridge City Planning and Zoning Commission to encourage affordable housing to be included in the Park Ridge Comprehensive Plan. Letters can be sent to John Carlisle jcarlisle@parkridge.us. To attendContinue reading “Meeting Minutes ~ 4.8.21”
Mark Your Calendars
A look ahead at the next few months: Affordable Housing Action Group, Next Meeting — April 1st at 7:00. Nan and Kristin have organized an Affordable Housing Action Group which met for the first time on Thursday, 3/25. The group agreed to take a strong stand in support of increasing lower cost housing. If youContinue reading “Mark Your Calendars”
Quarterly Summary – Q1 2021
In January and February, we heard from 3 experienced community organizers, who come from quite different backgrounds and use different approaches for creating change. (See posts below for details.) We learned some unique things from each one; but they had in common one strong message, which was that in order to create change, we need to takeContinue reading “Quarterly Summary – Q1 2021”
General meeting ~ March 24th
We are excited to welcome the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago to join us for our next Action Ridge gathering. You will not want to miss this workshop on Building the Beloved Community through Dr. King’s principles of peacemaking and understanding. Please mark your calendars to join us next Wednesday, 3/24 from 7:00 to 9:00. An emailContinue reading “General meeting ~ March 24th”
Candidate Statements
We invited every local candidate running in the April 6th election to respond to two questions: Why they’re running for office and what actions would they take to create inclusion, respect and equity in Park Ridge, in general, and in the specific areas of affordable housing, policing policies and creating a welcoming environment in the schoolsContinue reading “Candidate Statements”
Candidate Forum ~ Video Recording
Couldn’t make the meeting? We’ve got good news for you! The complete Zoom recording is available below. Just click the heading above to open the post.
Criminal Justice/ Policing
This is a test page. This is where we’ll post actions and information related to Criminal Justice and Policing. Stay Tuned!
March 11 Meeting ~ Candidate Forum
On March 11th at 7:00, we will be providing an opportunity for you to hear from every local candidate running in the April 6th election, whether opposed or not. These include the candidates for Alderperson, City Clerk, Mayor, Park District, D207 and D64. Each candidate will be given 4 minutes to reply to the questions belowContinue reading “March 11 Meeting ~ Candidate Forum”
