Perry Heights Neighbors Gather for Annual Meeting March 25th, 2026
This year’s Annual Meeting of the Perry Heights Association attracted a crowd of 40 residents last week on March 25 to discuss several important issues facing our neighborhood.
We heard from Stan Aten with the Oak Lawn Library Friends about the City’s deliberations on whether to cut costs by closing several neighborhood libraries. He encouraged us to join the fight by becoming a member of their organization for $20. To join, visit oaklawnlibraryfriends.com
Traffic Committee Chair Sydney Herndon (4518 Vandelia) highlighted the results of the traffic study and announced that the intersections of Hall & Prescott, Rawlins & Prescott and Rawlins & Herschel will become four-way stops soon. To get involved with the Traffic Committee, please contact Sydney at sherdon1@me.com
David Skinner (4322 N Hall) explained the status of the exploration of conservation district status for Hall and Vandelia streets to maintain the character of Perry Heights. Our eligibility is still being reviewed. In the meantime, you can learn more or join the committee by contacting David at david@iskinner.net
Nancy Crume (4335 Rawlins) was elected to the Perry Heights Association Board along with Michael Ray Blackstock (4316 Rawlins), Patrick Burton (4331 Vandelia), Jeanne Deptula (4434 Rawlins), Lauren Hamilton (4331 N Hall), Rene Reyes (4518 Vandelia) and Tony Smercina (4501 N Hall).
Many thanks to James Young (4512 Vandelia) who stepped down from the board after working hard to get the Association going again over the past few years!
Serving as board officers for the next year will be: Tony Smercina (President), Rene Reyes (Vice President), Lauren Hamilton (Secretary) and Patrick Burton (Treasurer).
To learn more about Association volunteer opportunities, please contact Tony Smercina at tony.smercina@gmail.com