December 21, 2020 | Office of the Mayor
Holiday Schedule 
City Hall will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. There will be no garbage pickup on Friday, December 25, 2020 or Friday, January 1, 2021.  Garbage for pick up for those two Fridays will be done on Saturday. Recycling will be on normal collection schedule both weeks. The City’s libraries will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
2021 Annual State of the City address   
The Annual State of the City Address will be given at the next regular City Council Meeting on January 11, 2021. The City will likely continue to hold virtual meetings as City Hall may still be closed to the public. Rock Island City Council Meetings are televised live on Cable Channel 9 (Mediacom Public Access Channel), streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel and will be posted on the City’s website the following day at www.rigov.org.  
Snow Routes 
As we enter the winter season, please note that parking is not allowed on designated snow routes when two or more inches of snow has fallen until the snow has been removed. Snow routes are marked by street signage. Vehicles in violation of this ordinance will receive a $35 parking ticket. Vehicles that remain in violation will be towed. In the event of snow, major emphasis is placed on primary streets and hills with secondary priority given to school areas. Residential streets are cleared when the primary and secondary streets are completed. 
The ‘Winter Nights Winter Lights’ Exhibit 
The outdoor gardens at the Quad City Botanical Center will be in winter bloom with their largest light display yet. Open every night including Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and the night of New Year’s Day. Tickets must be purchased online at QCGardens.com.
The City of Rock Island and the City Council wishes everyone a very happy and safe holiday season!