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Skokie board advances community land trust and housing fund to second reading
Village of Skokie Board of Trustees · April 21, 2026
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Summary
Trustees voted to concur with staff to amend chapter 58 of the village code to enable a Skokie Community Land Trust and create a dedicated housing fund; the ordinance returns for a second reading May 4.
Village Manager John Lockerbie and staff presented a draft ordinance to establish a Skokie Community Land Trust and a housing fund, mechanisms staff said would promote long‑term affordable home ownership and provide a dedicated source for supportive housing activities. Lockerbie…
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