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Hampshire appoints planning commissioners and proclaims November Children’s Grief Awareness Month
Summary
The board appointed Christine Klein as chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission through May 2026 and Ron Ross as a commissioner through May 2028, and proclaimed November 2024 as Children’s Grief Awareness Month, citing Fox Valley Hands of Hope resources.
President Mike R. Junior opened the meeting and read a proclamation declaring November 2024 as Children’s Grief Awareness Month for the village, referencing statistics about bereavement among children in Illinois and Fox Valley Hands of Hope as a local resource.
The board then handled vacancies on the Planning & Zoning Commission. The board introduced Christine Klein, a former trustee and longtime local planning resource, as nominee to be chairperson through May 2026. Trustees voiced support for her municipal planning experience and moved to appoint her. The board also introduced Ron Ross, who has a construction background and HOA experience, as a commissioner to complete a term through May 2028; the board voted to approve his appointment.
Both appointments were approved by board motion. The board thanked each appointee for agreeing to serve and noted staff will onboard them to commission duties.
