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Metropolitan Water Reclamation President Kari Steele, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon and 37th Ward Ald. Emma Mitts are expected to meet with members of the Leaders Network Tuesday at the faith group’s monthly meeting in Austin.
Local officials want input from Austin residents on how stormwater can be better managed to prevent flooding. West Siders are asked to complete a survey created by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago before the end of November.
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and city officials will be making presentations at the March 10 event, sponsored by Ald. Chris Taliaferro and Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin.
Austin residents recently learned ways to prevent flooding in their homes.
The forum gave West Side voters an opportunity to learn about contenders whose names will appear on the March 20 ballot.
Low voter registration, water conservation and green infrastructure were some topics discussed.
About 200 residents packed a meeting recently seeking help and looking for answers.