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Residents press Skokie board on ICE interactions and village transparency; one calls for manager’s removal
Summary
Public commenters urged clearer local policies for interactions with immigration enforcement and raised concerns about concentrated administrative authority and transparency; Imran Shah explicitly suggested the board consider replacing Village Manager John Lockerbie to restore public trust.
During the meeting’s public comment period several residents addressed public‑safety and governance concerns.
Christopher Whitaker urged the village to improve advance notification to residents and school districts when immigration enforcement activity is expected so that people can avoid confrontation and streets can be cleared. "If there is a challenge with how the village reacts to ICE agents… the best way to do it is to avoid it altogether if the village were to notify…
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