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Zoning Board elects Jane Schmigg as chair

Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals · July 17, 2026
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Summary

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals elected Jane Schmigg as its new chair during the July 16 meeting after a motion and unanimous roll-call vote; the change was made necessary by the departure of Ed Hennessy.

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals elected Jane Schmigg as its new chair during the meeting on July 16. The board moved to advance the election on the agenda, nominated Schmigg, and approved her by a unanimous roll-call vote.

Staff explained that Ed Hennessy was no longer a member of the board, creating the vacancy and prompting the election. A member nominated Jane Schmigg and another member seconded the nomination. The board completed a roll-call vote with all members present voting in favor.

The board resumed its regular agenda after the vote and proceeded to hear three land-use petitions that staff will forward to city council with recommendations for approval.