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Lake County commissioners open meeting with tribute to late Commissioner Richard Regovich; no new president named
Summary
The Board of Commissioners opened its regular meeting with an extended tribute to the late Commissioner Richard Regovich and agreed not to appoint a new board president for the remainder of the year, saying a senior commissioner will preside in his stead.
The Lake County Board of Commissioners opened its regular meeting with a series of tributes to Commissioner Richard Regovich, who recently died. Commissioners and staff praised Regovich’s decades of public service, citing his work on a comprehensive plan, public safety facilities and budget measures enacted without raising taxes.
An unidentified commissioner who spoke at the start of the meeting described Regovich as "an extraordinary public servant" and recounted his role in projects ranging from a comprehensive plan to a new public defender's annex and a sheriff training center. The board chair (unnamed in the transcript) said the board would not appoint another president for the remainder of the year; instead a senior commissioner will preside at meetings to respect Regovich’s term.
The clerk conducted roll call and the board moved quickly into routine business after the remarks. The Job and Family Services department and other county staff later offered condolences on behalf of their offices. A representative of the Lake County Department of Job and Family Services said Regovich "cared very much about Lake County" and described him as a frequent, visible supporter of agency events.
The board’s acknowledgement concluded with repeated expressions of gratitude to Regovich’s family and a pledge to continue aspects of his work. The meeting then proceeded to the regularly scheduled resolutions and departmental reports.
