Alderman Banks' Budget Available

The Chicago Tribune has posted aldermanic expenses for every ward. Check out the budget for the 36th at http://councilexpenses.apps.chicagotribune.com/ward/36/. Relatively speaking, Alderman Banks has been very fiscally restrained. (See, I can say something positive about our Alderman.) However, one wonders if spending a little more would result in some neighborhood improvements. Like attractive architectural pylons or "Welcome" signs at entrances to the neighborhood on main arteries.