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Champaign County board debates creating standing legislative committee to speak for the county
Summary
At a Committee of the Whole meeting, board members debated forming a short-term task force or a standing legislative committee to coordinate county responses to state and federal bills, citing recent and proposed legislation affecting counties and raising staff-capacity and cost concerns.
The Champaign County Board Committee of the Whole debated whether to form a short-term task force or a standing legislative committee to coordinate the county’s responses to state and federal legislation and to act as a unified voice in Springfield.
Chair Lock opened the discussion, saying the board previously added the topic to the agenda and wanted to take the board’s temperature before staff developed options. "I want something that will be able to speak for Champaign County," the chair said, describing the goal of a body that could vote and take positions on legislation.
Board member Farney and others urged a standing committee rather than a temporary task force. Farney said counties increasingly are affected…
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