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Washington council removes billboard item, adopts resolutions and ordinances in unanimous votes
Summary
The City of Washington council unanimously removed a Robinson Outdoor billboard variance from tonight’s agenda, approved two resolutions (Truth in Taxation determination; Illinois America 250 commemoration), adopted ordinances to surplus 22 unclaimed bicycles and transfer part of North Main Street, and recessed to executive session citing litigation and personnel with no action to follow.
The City of Washington City Council on Nov. 17, 2025, unanimously approved a series of routine agenda items, removed a first‑reading billboard variance from tonight’s agenda at the request of council members, and recessed into an executive session citing potential litigation and personnel matters.
Agenda change: Ald. Moss moved to remove the first reading for Robinson Outdoor’s request for a large electronic billboard variance on Business 24 until a later meeting so the company could be invited to present; Ald. McIntyre seconded and the motion carried unanimously, removing the item from tonight’s docket.
Resolutions: The council unanimously approved a resolution under the Truth in Taxation Act determining that the city’s 2025 levy increase would be less than 5% and therefore a Truth in Taxation hearing is not required; the council noted detailed levy discussion…
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