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Human Services Committee approves honorary street name for former Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl
Summary
The committee unanimously approved Resolution 32 R 25 to install an honorary street name in recognition of former Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl after public comment in support.
The Evanston Human Services Committee voted April 7 to approve an honorary street-name designation honoring former Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl.
The resolution (32 R 25) drew multiple public remarks in support before the committee vote. Kevin Brown praised Tisdahl's leadership and youth programs, saying she "expanded the mayor's summer youth employment program to unprecedented levels, earning national recognition." Nikki Pearson and Mary Gavin also outlined Tisdahl's roles in local government and community organizations, citing her work to bring a health center to Evanston and to expand intergovernmental partnerships.
Committee members expressed broad support for the resolution. One council member described Tisdahl as "such a major figure for our community, done so many wonderful things for the community in many different roles, City, school board, Alderman, and then as mayor." The committee recorded an aye vote and moved the resolution forward to the city council process.
The decision will place an honorary street sign recognizing Tisdahl's public service; the resolution text and final placement details will be processed through the city's signage and public works procedures.
