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Board signals end to road-privatization push but agrees to explore opt‑in snow‑plow/landscaping program
Summary
After a lengthy debate and public input, the board said it would not pursue privatizing village streets. Trustees agreed to allow further review of a separate proposal — an optional villagewide program residents could opt into for snow removal and right‑of‑way landscaping — subject to a future staff consultation and possible board agenda item.
The Village of Riverwoods Board of Trustees closed debate March 4 on proposals to privatize public residential streets, but agreed to pursue a separate, narrower idea raised by Trustee Mike Clayton: exploring a voluntary, villagewide opt‑in program for snow‑plowing and landscaping services.
Mayor Ford said the legal report prepared for an earlier workshop established litigation and policy risks associated with street vacation and privatization and indicated there was no board appetite to continue pursuing street privatization unless a majority of trustees formally requested it. "Unless a majority of…
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