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Jeff Braiman

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Dold Hosts Summit for 10th District Mayors

Municipal leaders met with Congressman Monday.

When Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) invited mayors and village presidents to his 10th District Mayors’ Summit, the idea was to discuss job creation and economic development.  At the event Monday, the conversation stayed focused primarily on the weather.  Municipal leaders from Highland Park, Winnetka, Northfield, Buffalo Grove, Riverwoods and other communities were more concerned with the damage from last Tuesday’s storm that left nearly half a million people without power at its apex.  “We talked about our common experiences and how we can work together,” Winnetka Village President Jessica Tucker said.  Dold anticipated the mayors’ needs and added a special presentation to the agenda from Lake County Emergency Coordinator Kent McKenzie. …

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