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Here are some notes about the meeting held last weekend:
This morning over twenty dedicated neighbors showed up for our second meeting. We shared the good news that we will have a meeting with Alderman Laurino on Monday, September 29. A smaller delegation will present our concerns to the Alderman and discuss what can be done. We also heard some personal stories from worried neighbors and two crews from Univision and WGN-9 news taped part of the meeting and interviewed neighbors. A big thank you to these channels for keeping this story alive. Be sure to tune in to the news tonight.
In addition, we shared a petition that will be sent to our representatives in many branches of the government, from local to federal. In the petition, we call on the local, state and federal government to:
1. Take measures to update Albany Park’s sewer and drainage system, eliminating annual water back-up issues by blocking rainwater and preventing sewer backup;
2. Take measures to protect Albany Park from flooding caused by the Chicago River, pushing through measures that were promised for years, including but not limited to berms and retaining walls;
3. Thoroughly review its response to the Albany Park flood—in particular anticipation and readiness, sandbagging the affected area and communication with the neighborhood—and institute necessary changes.
In the following week, you will see people on the street, at Kimball station and going from door to door, gathering signatures. If you want to volunteer your time to gather these important signatures, please contact us at albanyparkflood (at) gmail.com.
More updates to follow after Monday’s meeting. Stay tuned! And in the meantime, don’t forget to keep sending us your personal stories about the flood. Send them to albanyparkflood (at) gmail.com.
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