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The township supervisor is the chief executive officer of
the township, chairman of the board of trustees, supervisor of general
assistance and is treasurer of all town funds, including general assistance,
township cemetery funds and all road and bridge funds.
Services
offered by the Supervisor’s office include:
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Passport
processing services are offered by appointment only. Processing
through the United States Department of State takes approximately 6 weeks. Identification (usually a driver’s license)
and proof of citizenship (birth certificate or naturalization papers) are
required. Please call the Township
office at 381-1924 for an appointment or for more information.
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Handicapped parking card applications are available at the Township office. Once approved by a physician, the Township can provide a temporary parking card for up to 90 days. If a permanent parking card is
required, obtain a temporary from the Township, then mail the application to the Secretary of State's office.
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R.T.A. applications for passes for senior citizens and disabled citizens are available at the Township office. Proof of age is required, a driver's license or state identification card is acceptable. the pass is
good for half fare on trains and buses.
The Township will take the required picture, complete the application and mail it to the R.T.A. The R.T.A. will then complete the application, then mail the card to you. There is no charge for this service.
- Half fare taxi program is available for Township residents who are 65 years of age or older. The Township will pay half of your taxi fare up to
$6.00. Please stop in the office to complete the necessary paperwork. Proof of age is
required.
- Notary public services are offered at no charge.
- The Cuba Township Food Pantry is available to any resident indicating a need. Please call the Township office for more information.
- KidCare is a State of Illinois sponsored health insurance program for children and pregnant women not covered by other insurance. A rebate program is also available for those on employee sponsored plans. Qualifying income guidelines
apply. Please call the Township office for more information or if you would like to apply.
- The General Assistance and Emergency Assistance programs offer limited financial assistance to Township residents. Income guidelines determine eligibility. Additionally, limited financial assistance is available through the
Township from the Salvation Army. Please call the Township office for more information.
- LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance program) and Sharing applications are available at the Township office. These programs provide financial assistance, based on income, for heating and electric bills. Funding for these programs
will begin again in late October/early November. Please call the Township office at that time
for more information.
- Township vehicle stickers are available at no charge. They are provided for Township residents living in unincorporated areas.
- A drop-off box for used eyeglasses is in the Township office foyer. Eyeglasses are collected by the Lions Club and given to health care professionals for distribution to the needy.
- Warning sirens are located throughout the Township to warn residents of dangerous weather conditions. These sirens are intended to be heard outside to warn residents to take cover.
- Mosquito abatement services are provided by Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. Larviciding is done throughout the Township to prevent the hatching of mosquito eggs. Please call Clarke's hotline at 800-942-2555
with your questions.
- White Memorial Cemetery is owned and maintained by Cuba Township. Grave sites are still available. Please call the Township office for more information
- Voter registration is available at the Township office for any Lake County resident. Two forms of identification are required, one must have your current address. Please note that voter registration closes 28 days prior to
any election.
- Absentee voting is available at the Township office approximately two weeks prior to any election. You must be a Cuba Township resident to vote at the Township office.
- The Cuba Cares Fund is a 501(c)(3) charitable fund formed in
2003. Monies donated to this fund are administered by the Supervisor and
General Assistance Coordinators to assist Township residents in need of
assistance who do not qualify for other resources. After determination of
need, disbursements can be made to a vendor to assist an individual or family
in maintaining self-sufficiency. Disbursements are available to any individual
or family only every 12 months. To make a donation or to inquire about
assistance, please call the Township office. Information regarding
disbursements or inquiries is kept confidential.
- Retired flags can be dropped off at the Township office. The
VFW Post #7706 and the American Legion Post #159 will collect these flags and
dispose of them at periodic flag burning ceremonies conducted by the American
Legion and VFW.
Go to www.cubaroads.com
for services offered by the Cuba Township Road District.
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Updated: 07/27/06 URL: http://www.cubatownship.com/supervisor.htm
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