Senator Susan Garrett on Community Issues, Police Station Proposal & Transparency (Part 2)

🎙️ Join us for part two of an insightful conversation with Senator Susan Garrett on the Lake Forest Podcast. In this episode, we delve into various community issues, including:

🕺 The latest band performance at Mickey Finn's and upcoming shows
🚔 The proposal for a new Lake Forest police station and its financial implications
🏘️ The importance of community involvement and transparency in local government decisions
🌱 Balancing environmental concerns with community development projects
📊 Fiscal responsibility and prioritizing city spending
Senator Garrett also shares personal anecdotes from her political career and offers advice on becoming more involved in local government. Don't miss this engaging discussion filled with valuable insights and practical solutions for our community.

Key Moments:
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2:49 - Pete's band Heart of Glass Blondie Tribute Band playing Mickey Finn's Clip
4:13 - Senator Susan Garrett Joins the show for Part 2
5:27 - Heart of Glass Blondie Tribute Band playing Pierogi Fest Saturday 7-27-24 in Whiting, Indiana Link
6:50 - Lake Forest Police New Building Link Comparison Study Presentation
7:07 - Alderman City Council Comments Link
20:00 - Concern on how to pay for the Station
22:25 - Bond Issue
25:15 - Why go into executive session
28:08 - City of Lake Forest Link To Police Station Link
30:00 - Public misconceptions Block the Box Turf Haters and the Turf is pretty nice
35:25 - Should we do tournaments at Deerpath Park
40:38 - Susan Garrett Trying To Rent space at the West Train Station for political purposes
48:50 - Susan Felt like she was walking on eggshells
49:35 - Is Transparency Group going to file 990 form on how they are spending money
52:00 - Addressing Caucus Bylaws especially making it easier to vote and a consequence of a vote
56:00 - Mother's Trust should get the money, not lawn sign makers
57:00 - Weird stuff happening now in National Politics
1:04:20 - Susan Garrett Obama Story
1:10:30 - Need help for the Lake Forest Day Parade handing out beads