Gangs, Crime Prevention Get Attention at Public Safety Meeting
The town hall meeting drew just three dozen attendees, another is planned for Thursday night.
Saying that local crime is “not just a government issue,” Mayor Dave Heilmann challenged village residents Tuesday evening to “step up” and “be more proactive” to make Oak Lawn a safer and better place. He issued the challenge at a public safety town hall meeting at Kolmar Elementary School. About three dozen residents were in attendance in the school’s gym, with about twice as many empty folding chairs. A similar town hall meeting in October at Hannum Elementary School attracted about 100 people. Some of those same people also filled the seats at Kolmar. A third meeting on public safety is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 at Covington Elementary School. Heilmann said he wanted people to be a part of a citizen-driven planning process that …
In this Article:
hybels4
12:27 pm on Sunday, December 9, 2012
I do wonder why Phelan was in the parking lot with cash at St Cathrines in 2006 during sports night? Was this crime related? more ›