American Stewardship Initiative
Become a Community Leader in Beverly
Your community needs leaders—not politicians, just neighbors who care enough to get involved.
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Chicago Is Facing Real Challenges
Beverly Needs Engaged Citizens Now
These are real issues affecting your family, your property values, and your quality of life right now.
Rising Property Taxes
Beverly homeowners saw property tax bills jump 20–40% for tax year 2024 among the steepest increases in Chicago. Rising home values, Loop commercial assessment cuts, growing TIF districts, and higher CPS levies are shifting the burden south. Relief options remain limited.
Transparency Concerns
Beverly homeowners shoulder rising tax bills while over $1.3 billion flows annually into Chicago's TIF districts with limited public accountability. The City's own Inspector General has repeatedly found Chicago fails to fully comply with its TIF Sunshine Ordinance, leaving residents with little clarity on how neighborhood funds are spent.
Chicago Public Schools
Beverly parents in CPS District 9 deserve more say in decisions affecting their schools — from busing cuts and selective enrollment policies to how CPS's shift toward neighborhood schools will impact local families. Accountability to residents remains limited
Development and Community Impact
Beverly residents have long fought to preserve their neighborhood's historic character while ensuring city investment reaches the South Side. TIF dollars tied to local redevelopment projects have not always delivered promised results.
Healthy Families
Beverly's strong faith communities and tight-knit families have long been the backbone of this neighborhood. As Chicago expands government programs into family life and schools, residents deserve the right to raise their children according to their own values — without bureaucratic overreach undermining parental authority and community-led support.
Public Safety and Budget Priorities
Protecting Beverly's standing as one of Chicago's safest neighborhoods while pushing back against city-wide policies that undermine police authority, reduce accountability, and threaten the community-focused public safety that residents and the 22nd District have worked hard to build.
The Truth
Beverly Needs Engaged Citizens Now
When good people stay silent, bad policies win. But when informed citizens step up, communities transform. The solution isn’t waiting for someone else—it’s you.
Education
Learn how Chicago city government, Cook County property taxes, TIF districts, and school boards actually work
Connection
Meet Beverly neighbors who share your concerns about transparency, fiscal responsibility, and community leadership
Action
Get practical tools to participate in city meetings, submit public comments, and hold local officials accountable
Support
Ongoing help from experienced community advocates who’ve successfully driven change in Illinois municipalities
We’re Looking for Patriots
Not politicians. Not experts. Just regular people who care about their community and country.
- You care about the City of Chicago's future. You want strong neighborhoods, strong schools, and transparent governance.
- You’re willing to learn about local government, property taxes, and civic engagement. We will help equip you.
- You’re interested in taking action through community organizing and citizen advocacy. Engaged citizens create real change.
How It Works
Sign Up
Tell us why you care about Beverly’s future
Learn
Attend orientation on property taxes, TIF districts, school board issues, and village government processes
Connect
Meet other Chicago civic leaders and engaged citizens in your area.
Act
Choose how you want to contribute: attend city meetings, organize neighbors, or advocate for transparency and accountability