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Adams County committee flags Illinois 'separation' ballot request; board to seek state's attorney review
Summary
A committee told the Adams County Board on Jan. 13 that an 'Illinois separation' group seeks to place a separation question on this November's ballot; the board said it will refer the request to the state's attorney and consider placing it on a future agenda for review and a possible vote.
Committee members told the Adams County Board on Jan. 13 that a group advocating an "Illinois separation" asked committees to consider placing a separation question before county voters in November.
Doctor Rich, reporting for the Legislative and Judicial Committee, said the committee was visited by representatives of the separation movement and that "they want to put it on the ballot this November." He said the committee will refer materials to the state's attorney's office and expects to put the matter on a future board agenda so members can decide whether to participate within an approximate 60-day timeframe.
Doctor Rich characterized the process as multi-step: a review in committee, an opportunity for public comment and a subsequent board decision on whether to advance a nonbinding resolution or otherwise put the question before voters. He also provided logistical details reported by the group about meeting schedules (the group meets the second Thursday in Paloma/Coatsburg area) and encouraged board members to consider constituent input.
Board members asked procedural questions about timing and deadlines; the chair clarified the timeline for ballot placement and said the item will appear on the February agenda for review and March for a potential 'go/no-go' decision.
The board did not take action on the separation measure at the Jan. 13 meeting; it will await the state's attorney's review and committee recommendations before any vote.
