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Evanston council delays final vote on "Housing for All" after hours of public comment
Summary
After more than two hours of public comment, the council voted 5–4 to table final adoption of the city's "Housing for All" strategic plan to May 11, 2026, and set a deadline for council amendments so staff can circulate edits in advance.
The Evanston City Council on April 13 postponed final action on its 10-year strategic housing plan, "Housing for All," after a lengthy public-comment period and vigorous debate among council members.
Proponents including neighborhood organizations, housing advocates and tenant groups urged the council to adopt the plan to expand affordable housing, strengthen renter protections and speed implementation of catalytic projects. "RBE wholeheartedly supports the adoption of the strategic housing plan," said Roger Williams, president of…
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