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Palos Park council passes resolution opposing state housing preemption bills
Summary
The council unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-R-03 on April 13, urging preservation of local land-use authority and urging residents to contact state lawmakers about proposed BUILD housing legislation it said would preempt municipal zoning.
The Palos Park Village Council on April 13 adopted Resolution 2026-R-03 expressing support for municipal land-use authority and opposing a package of state-level housing proposals the mayor described as broad preemption of local zoning.
Mayor Nicole Milovich Walters summarized the governor's BUILD proposal and cited seven pending bills she said would impose statewide standards — including minimum lot sizes, mandatory density allowances, legalization of accessory dwelling units, reduced parking requirements and a formula for impact fees. The mayor listed House Bill 5626 and Senate Bills 4060, 4061, 4062, 4063, 4064 and 4071 as components of the legislative package she and the Illinois Municipal League oppose as containing unfunded mandates and preemptions of municipal authority.
"It's important that all our voices are heard," Mayor Milovich Walters said, urging residents to use a sample letter on her Facebook page or to request one by emailing mayor@palospark.org. She moved adoption of Resolution 2026-R-03; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call vote with all present voting yes.
Why it matters: The resolution is a formal local expression of opposition to state-level policy changes that, according to the mayor and supporters, could limit municipal control over zoning and land use. The resolution asks residents to contact their state representatives and the governor to register opposition.
The council did not take further action beyond adopting the resolution; the mayor and staff said the village has already sent letters and asked residents to add constituent messages to amplify the village's position.
