Grafton City Council recognizes State Representative Davidsmeyer
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Mayor Mike Morrow (right) poses with Representative Davidsmeyer (left). (Submitted photo)
The Grafton city council poses with Davidsmeyer and Morrow. (Submitted photo)
Grafton City Council recognized State Representative CD Davidsmeyer on Wednesday, April 5, in a public ceremony held in the Grafton City Hall for his dedicated work in setting aside a $120,000 Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) grant for Grafton to be used for infrastructure repairs. This grant was initiated last year by Representative Davidsmeyer, with Grafton being named as the recipient in the direct line item appropriation.
“We are very grateful for the continued good work Representative Davidsmeyer does for Grafton and the county,” said Mayor Mike Morrow. “This money allowed us to start our concrete streets and sidewalks repairs in our first Ward Grafton Hills Subdivision and will allow us to continue this year with the addition of Pickle Ball courts and a parking lot at our Red Hawk Park.”
Representative Davidsmeyer worked last year to set aside the money for Grafton in the appropriation bill and has shepherded the process through the close of the pandemic. “I am proud to represent Grafton, and I am very pleased to be able to help this community improve the quality of life for its residents,” said Davidsmeyer.
Alderwoman Mary Lillesve and Alderman Andy Jackson from Ward Two and several citizens joined Alderwoman Donna Smith and Alderman David Hand, who represent the Grafton Hills first Ward, to thank Representative Davidsmeyer on behalf of their constituents personally.
Alderwoman Smith told the audience how this money will help to address a safety issue at the park by providing the means to install a parking lot. Alderman Hand echoed Smith’s comments and thanked Representative Davidsmeyer for his personal involvement with the city.
After the ceremony, Representative Davidsmeyer mingled with the residents and fielded questions.
