Public commenters urge Cook County forensic audit, allege misconduct during COVID

Sep 23, 2026

Two registered public speakers urged a forensic audit and criticized county actions: Zoe Lee accused officials of "stealing" funds during COVID and demanded officials be held accountable; George Blakemore decried gentrification and appealed to community history.

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Two members of the public used the committee's public-comment period to press the county on accountability and community impacts.

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