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Committee backs resolution to preserve municipal zoning authority amid state housing proposals
Summary
On April 6, 2026 the Machesney Park Administration & Finance Committee unanimously voted to forward resolution 26R26 to the full board urging preservation of local zoning and land‑use authority in response to a state housing initiative and proposed legislation that staff said would impose statewide standards and limit local control.
The Machesney Park Administration & Finance Committee on April 6 voted to send resolution 26R26 to the village board, urging preservation of municipal zoning and land‑use authority amid a recent state housing proposal.
Village Administrator James told the committee that the resolution responds to Governor Pritsker’s "Building Up Illinois" initiative and related draft legislation. "Resolution 26R26 supports the preservation of municipal zoning…
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