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Lincoln Heights council approves multiple emergency measures, accepts resignation and opens seat
Summary
On Jan. 12, 2026, Lincoln Heights council accepted the resignation of Ruby Kinsey Mumphrey and voted to vacate the seat, approved several ordinances and resolutions (including a cash-handling policy, removal of a part-time code enforcer, and renewal of PowerNet firewall support), and moved a proposed land-use plan to a second reading for further review.
The Village of Lincoln Heights council met Monday evening and approved a string of measures designed to speed administrative changes and update village policy.
Council voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Ruby Kinsey Mumphrey and to vacate that council seat, opening it to qualified residents through the village’s application process. "We have 6 aye votes. That motion does pass," Clerk Randolph called after the roll call. Mayor Tanya Key said the seat will be filled through application rules of council.
The council also approved Ordinance 2026-O-01, which removes the part-time code enforcer position from the Public Works department and places the role under the village manager’s supervision. A staff presenter said the change is intended to integrate code compliance work with GovPilot and property-maintenance enforcement. The council approved the ordinance and its emergency clause by roll call (6–0).
Council adopted Ordinance 2026-O-02, a villagewide cash-handling policy that explicitly includes mayor’s court operations. The ordinance was read by title, motions to suspend the rules were carried, and the council approved both passage and the emergency clause by roll call (6–0).
The council authorized renewal of a public Wi‑Fi firewall hardware support agreement with PowerNet (Resolution 2026-R-14). After motions to read by title, suspend the rules and receive for passage, council approved the renewal and adopted the emergency clause (6–0).
The consent agenda (with resolutions 2026-R-10 and 2026-R-12 removed earlier in the meeting) was approved as presented.
Separately, council introduced Resolution 2026-R-5, a proposed land-use plan, and read it by title. Several members, including Councilwoman Trina Carter, requested more time to review exhibit material before a final vote; council agreed to take R-5 to a second reading so members and residents can review the full packet before adoption. "I would, request that we take it to a second reading, for that reason," Carter said.
The meeting concluded with the mayor calling for resident participation in advisory boards and preliminary planning for the village’s 80th anniversary of incorporation.
What happens next: the council has moved the land-use plan to a second reading for more review. Vacant council seat applications will be made available and the administration said it will post materials for interested applicants.
