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Help shape CMAP's GOTO 2040 outreach

Sign up today to attend CMAP's Partnership program kick-off tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 26, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at the CMAP office in Willis Tower (DuPage County Room).

By becoming a GO TO 2040 Partner, you can participate in Friday's event, as well as in future planning sessions to help educate and reach out to the public on GO TO 2040's various priorities. Tomorrow's discussion will focus on the Regional Water Supply. RSVP to Joey-Lin Silberhorn at 312-386-8814 or jsilberhorn@cmap.illinois.gov.

Can't make it tomorrow? Check out the GOTO 2040 blog for a schedule of upcoming bi-weekly brownbags, which will cover these topics and more over the next several months:

  • Youth (March 12)
  • Parks and Open Space: Continuing the Green Legacy Projects (March 26)
  • Food (April 23)
  • Library Programs and Events (May 7)
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