Elected the 7th Mayor of the Village of Broadview in April 2017, Katrina Thompson is the 1st African American female mayor of Broadview. #broadviewstrong
"We all look at public safety as number one but if our environment is not safe, we're not protected. And so I shifted and made that on the same platform as public safety," said Mayor Katrina Thompson. https://t.co/2imPRx4Lxj #twill#broadviewstrong@TracyButlerABC7
I have to thank my local Proviso Mayors who always stand beside me 💪🏾. They made the trip to Springfield as I was sworn in for my 3rd term as Illinois Speaker of the House. It is not lost on me. Every day, these folks help me to remember my WHY. They also help all of us make Proviso #communitystrong. #thankyou
Congrats to Ivoryana Neal and Anthony Wright Jr. – our 2024 @NASSorg John Lewis Youth Leadership Award winners. They represent the best & brightest of our young leaders and everything the late Congressman Lewis stood for. Their incredible work strengthens Illinois communities.
Shout out to the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for hosting a spectacular College and Career Readiness Fair yesterday at Proviso West High School. Kudos to Michelle Muhammad and Brenda Carmichael for co-chairing this event. I am excited to do all I can to help give every student the opportunity to go to college. It’s a different world out there with a college education behind you!
"We are committed to preserving the safety and security of our residents, and I am determined to avoid any cuts to our fire and police departments' budgets." - Mayor Katrina Thompson https://t.co/6dHN7hNREd #twill#grocerytax
"The revitalization of the 18th Street property by Brothers Leal Furniture will bring more jobs to Broadview, stimulate economic activity, and ultimately increase our property tax revenue,” said Mayor Katrina Thompson. https://t.co/Xwh8n31sIE
“I commend both Lakecia Whimper and Steve Taylor for their outstanding civic commitment and their willingness to serve our community on the Zoning Board of Appeals,” said Mayor Katrina Thompson. https://t.co/n6Cac6PV6I #broadviewstrong
AAMA is honored to welcome our new member mayors. Welcome Augusta, GA Mayor @MayorJohnson85, Balch Springs, TX Mayor Carrie Forney Gordon, Broadview, IL Mayor @Broadview_Mayor, Chesapeake, WV Mayor Melissa J Hill
“This significant funding will bolster Broadview's ongoing efforts to mitigate the recurrent issue of flooding in residential areas, particularly from combined sewage backups into basements,” said Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson https://t.co/SokKJ8shp8 #twill#broadviewstrong
🚨🧵 NEW LAWS TO TAKE EFFECT JAN 1.
💠 Combating Distracted Driving:
Giannoulias drafted this legislation to increase road safety by making it illegal to Zoom, watch or stream videos, or access social media sites while driving.
Read more at: https://t.co/7YztXegWz9
Join me and @leagueofcities in asking Congress to support the #HELPERAct and help our community heroes afford to live where they work everyday. https://t.co/WstVlBvSeq
COP28 has been a groundbreaking COP for youth inclusion, with unprecedented initiatives that have put children and young people are the heart of the climate action process. We have delivered transformative change that will stand as a lasting legacy for future COPs.
At the closing COP28 Plenary, the Youth Climate Champion role was institutionalized into the COP process. We are proud to have delivered a meaningful legacy on the inclusion of young people.
#COP28 #UniteActDeliver
We delivered world first after world first.
A global goal to triple renewables and double energy efficiency.
Declarations on agriculture, food and health.
More oil and gas companies stepping up for the first time on methane and emissions.
And we have language on fossil fuels in our final agreement.
#DrSultanAlJaber #COP28