Linda Mueller of the church said Monday that she had found places to purchase clothing for the migrants wholesale, but said she was lacking information. As of Wednesday, the group had 370 members.Ĭhurch groups, including officials with the Elk Grove Presbyterian Church, said they and their parishioners want to give, but do not have clear direction on how to give and do not have resources for much storage. Johnson said he is aware of many Elk Grove Village residents wanting to help the migrants in any way they can.Ī Facebook group, Elk Grove Village Migrants – Offering Our Support, was formed over the weekend. A state official familiar with the situation, speaking with the Journal on background, confirmed the governor made the statement but said it was directed at Texas Gov. The Journal was unable to reach Pritzker’s spokeswoman for comment before press deadlines Wednesday. He demanded an apology from the governor both at Tuesday’s village board meeting and on a national news broadcast Wednesday morning. JB Pritzker said, “Xenophobia has no home here.” By here, Johnson said he took that to mean suburban communities, including Elk Grove Village, that are taking migrants in. but said he is still having difficulty getting anyone from the state of Illinois to return calls or emails. He said village officials are working closely with Chicago officials. “She said, ‘I’m as frustrated as you.’” Johnson said Lightfoot said she was unaware CTA buses were used to bring the migrants to Elk Grove Village and was also frustrated with state officials. “Mayors work well together, we talked it through,” said Johnson. Johnson said Lightfoot called him at home Sunday afternoon. Over the weekend, Johnson directed much of his ire at Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, as migrants arrived on Chicago CTA buses, having been told by Illinois state officials that because of next month’s Chicago marathon, the city needed the hotel rooms. We care about them as we care about everyone else who comes to this village.” “These migrants have a right to be treated with dignity. “This village takes pride in welcoming and working with every person,” Johnson continued. “These migrants are human beings,” Johnson said, adding that President Joe Biden declared them legal migrants, meaning they are able to work in the United States. Johnson said the group was made up of 81 men, six or seven women, and at least one woman who is eight months pregnant. The village designated Marty Vela, a senior clerk with the village, to coordinate donations for the migrants. Greg Abbott, ended up in Elk Grove Village and how the village is working to help them. (Tom Robb/Journal photo)Įlk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson gave a detailed timeline update on how a bus load of 90 Venezuelan migrants, who arrived in Chicago Friday, sent from the Texas border by Gov. Brewer will succeed Council-member Pat Hume.Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson (center) and village trustees at their Tuesday, Sept. Moreover, Rod Brewer, director at Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) won 43.45% of the vote (2,950) for the District 2 seat on the Elk Grove City Council against Felipe Martin representing 30.89% (2,097) of the vote, and Michelle Kile with 25.66% (1,742) of the vote. (L to R) Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen alongside her parents and Congressman Ami Bera “I’ve lived here 30 years, and to be able to be the mayor of the seventh most diverse city in the United States is such an honor and a privilege” -Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen “I’m just so proud and honored that I get to serve another two years for the city that I love so much,” said Singh-Allen. “If not you, then who?” she recalled him saying. In a heartfelt statement, she credited Congressman Ami Bera for his mentorship, and challenging her in a “call to service” to run for Mayor back in 2019. shutdown at the voting polls, Singh-Allen hosted a watch party in Historic Elk Grove’s Old Town Plaza at Dust Bowl Brewing Co. She dominated the polls winning 65% of the vote (16,547) against Brian Pastor who brought in 35% of the vote (8,911), according to latest data.įollowing the 8 P.M. Mayor of Elk GroveĬurrent Mayor of Elk Grove, Bobbie Singh-Allen won a second two-year term for the mayoral seat. Results from the midterm elections continued to tally over the Veteran’s Day weekend, but as of late the numbers clearly represent who the voters decided on.
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