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Iroquois County Board adopts resolution backing county zoning authority amid state discussions
Summary
The board unanimously approved Resolution R2026-33 affirming county zoning authority and urging that county ordinances and staffing are adequate to address housing-related matters raised by pending state legislation.
The Iroquois County Board adopted Resolution No. R2026-33 on June 9, 2026, a statement in support of county zoning authority.
Planning & Zoning Chair Kathleen Perkinson presented the resolution, which the committee and full board moved forward after discussion that local ordinances and staffing were adequate to manage housing availability and development-related regulation. The minutes record that the committee viewed the resolution as a response to proposed state housing affordability legislation that could affect county control over local residential development.
Perkinson said the draft was prepared by staff and counsel as a local statement of position; the board passed the resolution by roll call vote.
