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Hobart board adopts AI use policy to guide municipal systems
Summary
The Village of Hobart approved Policy 2026-04 establishing procedures and safeguards for the use of artificial intelligence by village staff and vendors after legal review; the measure passed by voice vote on second reading.
The Village of Hobart Board of Trustees approved Policy 2026-04 on April 21, 2026, setting procedures and guidelines for artificial intelligence systems used by or on behalf of the village.
Trustee David Dillenburg moved to approve the policy on second reading; Trustee Vanya Koepke seconded the motion and the board adopted the policy by a 4-0 voice vote. The policy was modified following review by the village’s legal department before the final vote.
According to the agenda packet, the policy’s purpose is to enable use of AI systems for community benefit while safeguarding against potential harms. The meeting minutes do not list specific enforcement mechanisms or an implementation timeline in detail; those items were not specified in the minutes.
The board did not take additional actions tied to the policy at the meeting. The policy is now adopted and will be administered according to village procedures; staff or the board may return with implementation details at a future meeting.
