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Commissioners engage in direct communication during public comment period

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a fresh approach to the public comment period during a Committee of the Whole meeting Jan. 16 that included the entire Cook County Board of Commissioners.


 

Commissioners agree to support new ambulance for Gunflint Trail

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The following discussion and action items occurred during Tuesday’s meeting.


 

County hopes for public participation in local government

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It promises to be a busy year in local government here in Cook County.


 

Commissioner Ginny Storlie selected as 2018 board chair

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Jan. 2. This was a special meeting of the county board, one that takes place annually near the start of January.


 

Cook County homeowners rush to prepay 2018 taxes

Joe Friedrichs-

The Cook County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office has been a busy place this week as local homeowners rush to pay their property taxes before 2018 arrives.


 

Board chair shares thoughts on final meeting in 2017

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The following discussion and action items occurred during Tuesday’s meeting.
 


 

Doo-Kirk talks levy vote, commissioner salaries

Joe Friedrichs-

There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Dec. 12. The following discussion and action items occurred during Tuesday’s meeting.
 


 

County sets 17.5 percent levy increase

Joe Friedrichs-

During a meeting of the Cook County Commissioners Tuesday, Dec. 12, the 2018 levy was set at an increase of 17.5 percent.


 

County addresses tax issue for properties near Tait Lake

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The WTIP News Department has been informed of a problem with the 2018 property-tax calculations for a number of properties located near Tait Lake.


 

CodeRed - High-Speed Emergency Notification System

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The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging residents to sign up for CodeRED.