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Board rescinds earlier hire and appoints Jessica Gray as water coordinator

Village of Ford Heights Board of Trustees · June 5, 2025
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Summary

The Ford Heights Board voted to rescind a prior appointment and then approved hiring Jessica Gray as water coordinator at $17 an hour after trustees discussed whether the position needed to be reposted and legal formalities.

The Village of Ford Heights Board of Trustees voted on June 4 to rescind an earlier appointment and to hire Jessica Gray as water coordinator at $17 an hour. The clerk recorded the outcome: "The motion has carried to approve Jessica Gray as water coordinator at $17 an hour," a board official said following the roll call.

Trustees debated whether the opening needed to be reposted and whether the prior appointment followed municipal code; the mayor and other trustees emphasized relying on legal advice. One trustee urged ensuring the appointment is handled "the right way" to avoid future legal challenges, and the board proceeded by roll call to approve the reappointment.