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DuPage County adopts 2025 federal legislative program; members press for local control, warn of HUD staffing risks
Summary
DuPage County's legislative committee approved a resolution adopting the county's 2025 federal legislative program and discussed emphasizing local control of federal funds and potential problems if HUD field staff face deep cuts.
DuPage County’s legislative committee approved a resolution adopting the county’s 2025 federal legislative program (LEGR-0001-25) during its meeting on Jan. 14, 2025, after members discussed language emphasizing local control of federal community development funds and raised concerns about potential cuts to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) field staff.
The program was moved and seconded by committee leadership and adopted by voice vote. Chair Desar moved to approve the legislative program, calling it the county’s federal legislative priorities for 2025. Committee discussion focused on wording in the draft and how county priorities should reflect changes in federal policy.
The agenda item drew comments from Member Greg and county staff. Greg said he had expected Mary Keating to attend and wanted confirmation that Keating had been involved in…
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