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Public commenter George Blakemore tells Cook County panel zoning 'harms the Black community' and alleges 'pay to play'
Cook County Zoning and Building Committee · March 11, 2026
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Summary
George Blakemore used the public‑comment period to accuse zoning processes of favoring developers and harming the Black community, and urged the committee chair to enforce decorum. The transcript records the allegation and no formal response or committee rebuttal.
George Blakemore addressed the Cook County Zoning and Building Committee during the public‑comment period and accused zoning decisions of disproportionately harming Black residents.
Blakemore said zoning is often…
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