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[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#1b2c58″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”A progressive, community-led, political organization.” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Network 49 is a progressive, community-led, political organization committed to organizing and advocating for policies and elected leadership that advance a high quality of community life, benefiting all residents in the 49th Ward of the City of Chicago. Key issues of concern are identified by members through open community meetings and prioritized by the Network 49 Steering Committee. Current issues of concern include protecting and supporting neighborhood schools from further privatization and austerity, community safety, and balanced community development. To learn about our work on these issues, click on one of the links or attend one of our upcoming meetings.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”1447″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” 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column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”center”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_color_hover=”#e5e5e5″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#e2e2e2″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in”][nectar_icon icon_family=”fontawesome” icon_style=”default” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Accent-Color” icon_padding=”20px” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-graduation-cap”][vc_custom_heading text=”Education Committee” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%230a0a0a|line_height:3″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1615775000413{margin-bottom: -15px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”The Education Committee works to combat the negative effects of privatization on our neighborhood schools.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center|color:%23878787″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1615774343178{margin-bottom: -15px !important;}”][nectar_btn size=”small” button_style=”see-through-3d” color_override=”#1b2c58″ text=”See More” margin_top=”50″ url=”https://network49.net/education-committee/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_color_hover=”#e5e5e5″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#e2e2e2″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in” border_animation_delay=”300″ delay=”300″][nectar_icon icon_family=”fontawesome” icon_style=”default” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Accent-Color” icon_padding=”20px” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-home”][vc_custom_heading text=”Housing & Community Development” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%230a0a0a|line_height:1.2″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1615775077707{margin-bottom: -15px !important;}”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_custom_heading text=”Network 49 favors balanced community development, local small businesses, and diverse housing options benefiting all.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center|color:%23878787″ 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icon_family=”fontawesome” icon_style=”default” icon_color_type=”color_scheme” icon_color=”Accent-Color” icon_padding=”20px” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-users”][vc_custom_heading text=”Safe Communities Task Force” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%230a0a0a|line_height:1.2″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1615775179654{margin-bottom: -15px !important;}”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_custom_heading text=”A small river named Duden flows by their place and The Network 49 Safe Communities Task Force takes a holistic view towards what makes our community safe.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center|color:%23878787″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1615774438281{margin-bottom: -15px !important;}”][nectar_btn size=”small” button_style=”see-through-3d” color_override=”#1b2c58″ text=”See More” margin_top=”50″ url=”https://network49.net/safe-communities-task-force/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner 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css=”.vc_custom_1615775245722{margin-bottom: -15px !important;}”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″][vc_custom_heading text=”The Politics Committee is tasked with organizing residents in the 49th Ward to play a more active and engaged role in decisions that impact our community.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:center|color:%23878787″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1615774473194{margin-bottom: -15px !important;}”][nectar_btn size=”small” button_style=”see-through-3d” color_override=”#1b2c58″ text=”See More” margin_top=”50″ url=”https://network49.net/politics-committee/”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f4f4f4″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”80″ bottom_padding=”80″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”center” phone_text_alignment=”center” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Become A Member Today.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:52|text_align:left|line_height:56px” 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