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Cook County Commissioner Morrison plans town hall in Elk Grove Township
2019-07-09

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ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. — Cook County Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison will host his second town hall since he was sworn into office in Elk Grove Village this week. The town hall will be held Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at Elk Grove Village Hall. Commissioner Kevin Morrison will provide an update on his work on behalf of the 15th District and will answer questions from the audience.

"The 15th District is full of civically engaged citizens who are passionate about their communities and I'm committed to providing opportunities for my constituents to speak to me in person about the issues important to them," said Commissioner Kevin Morrison. "Elected officials must be accountable to their constituents, and I plan to hear from as many as possible."

Commissioner Kevin Morrison represents the Townships of Barrington, Elk Grove, Hanover, and Schaumburg. As a part of his commitment to be accessible to his constituents, Commissioner Kevin Morrison will hold a town hall meeting in each of these townships this year. He has already hosted a town hall in April in Barrington Township.

The Town Hall is free and open to the public. For more information, contact ( 847 )-519-7674 or email District15@CookCountyIL.gov . Details about the Town Hall are below.

Town Hall with Commissioner Kevin Morrison

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 @ 6:00 PM

Elk Grove Village Hall - Charles J Zettek Municipal Complex

901 Wellington Ave., Room E

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

About Cook County Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison:

Cook County Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison represents the 15th District which includes the Townships of Barrington, Elk Grove, Hanover and Schaumburg, as well as parts of Palatine and Wheeling Townships. A native of Elk Grove Village with a background in public service, Commissioner Morrison serves as Vice Chair of the Human Relations and Tax Delinquency committees and his core issues include improving access to mental health services and providing development opportunities and support for small businesses. For information, please contact the Commissioner's office by calling ( 312 ) 603-6388 or visiting commissionerkevinbmorrison.org/ .


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