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Manteno delays vote on remote-attendance ordinance after residents raise transparency concerns
Village Board (Village of Manteno) · March 10, 2026
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Summary
Trustees put Ordinance 25-38 (allowing limited remote attendance for trustees) on hold and moved it to committee after residents warned remote participation could reduce transparency and accountability; trustees said a physical quorum would still be required under the draft policy.
Trustees opted not to vote on Ordinance 25-38, a proposed change to allow trustees to attend meetings remotely under specified conditions, and instead directed staff to place the matter on upcoming committee agendas for fuller discussion.
Trustee Joel (introducing the item) said the…
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