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As a public service to residents of the neighborhoods we serve and of the 43rd Ward more generally, Lincoln Central Association has joined together with our friends at Wrightwood Neighbors Association and Park West Community Association to host a 43rd Ward Aldermanic Candidate Forum this Thursday evening, January 17th. We invite you to join us for this important neighborhood event.

The candidate forum will be held in the Lincoln Park High School auditorium beginning at 7:00 PM. (Doors open to the public at 6:30 PM.) All candidates who have qualified to be on the official ballot for the February 26, 2019 election have been invited to participate. The forum will be moderated by Kenneth Dotson, President of Lincoln Central Association.

Each host organization is an all-volunteer, 501(C)(3) not-for-profit, and is non-partisan politically. We do not endorse or support any candidate for any elected office including that of 43rd Ward Alderman.
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The questions that will be asked of candidates at the January 17th aldermanic forum will largely be selected from those submitted by neighborhood residents in advance of the forum. While there will also be the opportunity to submit questions while the forum is underway, the best opportunity to have your question selected is to submit it now.

Due to time limitations and in the interests of balance, there is no assurance that your question will be selected. To be selected, a question must be relevant to the role of an Alderman in the City of Chicago, be free of biased phrasing and not involve a personal attack on any candidate and it must otherwise be appropriate.
READ THE FORUM'S FORMAT & OFFICIAL RULES
In the interests of transparency and fairness to all, the host organizations have released the forum's format and ground rules to all candidates and to the general public. You may read the document by clicking on the image below or here . The document includes ground rules not only for the candidates, but also for members of the audience.

Regardless of who they support, audience members will be expected to be respectful to all candidates and to other audience members at all times. If you plan to attend the forum, we encourage you to review the ground rules. They will be enforced.
Click here or on the image above to read the official rules for Thursday evening's 43rd Ward aldermanic forum.
THANK YOU LINCOLN PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Lincoln Central Association, Wrightwood Neighbors Association and Park West Community Association would like to express our gratitude to Lincoln Park High School and Principal Michael Boraz for the use of the LPHS auditorium for Thursday evening's event.

We ask that all members of the audience be mindful of the community service being provided by Lincoln Park High School and respectful of their facilities at all times.
HOMECOMING LINCOLN CENTRAL
LCA's 2019 ANNUAL MEETING, ELECTION & NEIGHBORHOOD RECEPTION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23rd | 6:30 PM - 8:30
BRIDGEVIEW BANK | (1971 N. Halsted)

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND
ENJOY COMPLIMENTARY FOOD & BEVERAGE
The public is cordially invited to attend  Homecoming Lincoln Central, Lincoln Central Association's 2019 Annual Meeting, Election and Neighborhood Reception scheduled for Wednesday, January 23rd at 6:30 PM.  Members and non-members alike are welcome to attend this special night hosted by our friends at  Bridgeview Bank (1971 N. Halsted). Limited parking is available at Bridgeview for this event.
The slate of candidates recommend by LCA's Nominating Committee for election to fill openings on LCA's Board of Directors will be announced later this week.
FREE NEIGHBORHOOD RECEPTION | ALL ARE INVITED | RSVPS REQUESTED
Each year at the conclusion of LCA's Annual Meeting & Board member election, LCA hosts a free neighborhood reception. The reception is always a great opportunity to get to know LCA Officers and Board members, connect with neighbors in a relaxed environment and express your views to your elected officials.  43rd Alderman Michele Smith and  5th District Congressman Mike Quigley are slated to attend this meeting along with other special guests.

This year, LCA member and sponsor organization Bridgeview Bank will serve as host and primary sponsor of the neighborhood reception.
Wine for this year's reception will be provided by LCA member and sponsor Gejas's Cafe (340 W. Armitage Avenue) with hors d'oeuvres provided courtesy of Bridgeview Bank and various local establishments.

Though not required, the courtesy of an RSVP is requested for all those planning to attend this event in order to help the hosts plan for adequate quantities of food, beverage and other materials. It is not LCA's desire to begin requiring RSVPs, except at limited capacity member-only events, It may become necessary to do so, however, if we do not receive better cooperation when RSVPs are requested than has been the case in the past. Please RSVP at at your earliest convenience if you plan to attend. Your cooperation will be much appreciated.

All former Board members planning to attend should try and  RSVP  no later than Thursday, January 17, to allow time for personalization of certain materials.
AFTER PARTY FOR LCA AT J9 WINE BAR
Following Homecoming Lincoln Central, LCA member and sponsor J9 Wine Bar (1960 N. Halsted) will be hosting an LCA after-party at their 1960 N. Halsted location just across the street from Bridgeview Bank. Those attending Homecoming Lincoln Central will receive a gift certificate from J9 inviting them to participate in a free tasting of increasingly popular Michigan wines at the after-party.

Following the tasting, those presenting the gift certificate will receive a 12% discount on drinks that night at J9. LCA members current on their dues receive an on-going 21% discount at J9 through LCA's Values From the Heart program. By presenting your valid membership card, your discount that evening will be the customary 21% LCA discount..

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If you are interested in participating in this special event as a sponsor in this special event, please email  sponsorship@lincolncentral.org .