The Battle for Highland Park: Jeff Hoobler's Fight to Serve on City Council and Serve His Customers

Join Pete Jansons in "The Battle for Highland Park" as we explore the compelling journey of Jeff Hoobler, city council member and proud owner of Ravinia Brewing. This episode provides an in-depth look at the challenges Jeff faces in striving to balance his dedication to serving his community through his role on the city council with his commitment to his customers at Ravinia Brewing.Show more

Highlights of this episode include:

An inside look at Ravinia Brewing, a hub of community and conversation.
Jeff Hoobler's response to allegations questioning his ethics and his vision for Highland Park's future.
Insights into the complex political landscape that threatens to sideline him from both his council seat and his business.
The power of community support in the face of political adversity.
A rallying call for collaborative leadership within Highland Park's governance.
Take Action:
Your support can make a difference in Jeff Hoobler's fight to continue his impactful work on the Highland Park City Council while also serving his beloved customers at Ravinia Brewing. Sign the petition to uphold the principle that one can serve their community in government while also thriving in business.
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Watch the full story and support the petition here: https://youtu.be/W4gUrtg0Jv0

Key Moments:
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2:57 Show Start
3:23 Pete's Stop at Ravinia Brewing Highland Park https://www.raviniabrewingcompany.com/
5:29 Highland Park City Council meeting Councilman Jeff Hoobler statement
10:40 Pete's Perception of what is going on Jeff Hoobler is a political threat to Nancy Rotering
11:15 Councilman Blumberg https://www.cityhpil.com/government/mayor_and_city_council/anthony_e_blumberg.php Apology refering to Jeff Hoobler's actions like Senator George Santos https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Santos
12:42 Jeff Hooblers take on what's going on with the Highland Park City Council and mayor Nancy Rotering
13:22 Aaron Fry Comments
16:47 The politcal thing isnt republican vs democrats the political thing is that Jeff Hoobler is too popular for Highland Park Mayor Nancy Roterings liking
17:28 Old School vs new school on Highland Park City Council
17:57 Do a referendum on the issue Will Hendrick public Comment
20:40 Will the City Council listen to the pubic? No.
20:51 Lake Forest Podcast Petition should there be a public referendum https://chng.it/9yMFFhN4TL
21:00 Lake Forest Government is boring now Jeff Hoobler could use some boring government right now
21:15 legal Side of things what advice did Jeff Hoobler get or not get?
23:00 Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering questioning Councilman'Jeff Hooblers ethics?
25:00 Ravinia Brewing Highland Park got approval for sidewalk seating
25:37 Joe Weiss "Nancy Roterings Politcial Career is Over"
26:45 Nancy Rotering is anti business
27:05 Anti Small business crew Senator julie morrison mayor highland park nancy rotering former senator susan garrett and million dillar democrat Contributor prue beidler
27:35 Prue beidler and Susan Garrett berated small business owner Mary Greub for having Randy Tack sign in window and threated boycott
28:03 Your Vote matters Lake Forest Illinos could have had an anti business mayor like HIghland Parks Nancy Rotering in Prue Beidler versus Current Lake Forest Mayor Randy Tack
28:53 Jeff Hoobler didnt want to be a politiican he just wants to make Higland Park better
29:23 Jeff Hoobler thinks the liquor license ammendmand referendum would pass 80% yes
29:47 What's next?
30:38 Petition https://www.change.org/p/support-change-in-highland-park-s-liquor-license-ordinance-for-inclusive-governance
30:54 Jeff Hoobler thoughts on wording of referendum
32:47 In Hindsight Jeff Hoobler could have voted and this would have been non issue to ammend the current law
34:40 Ravinia Legal Fund Go Fund Me https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-in-our-legal-battle-with-ravinia-festival

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