Riverside Board adopts written general-assistance policy under recent state amendment
Summary
Trustees unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-2 to adopt a written policy enabling broader use of township general-assistance dollars under section 85-13 and Public Act 103-0192, allowing support such as food pantry contributions and community partnerships.
The Riverside Township Board unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-2 to formalize a written policy for spending general-assistance dollars now permitted under recent state amendments. Legal counsel told the board that previously "the township code previously, was very restricted in how you spent your general assistance dollars," and that the amendment to the Public Aid Code provides broader discretion to use funds for township-appropriate services.
Supervisor Wilt and trustees discussed examples the policy would permit, including contributions to the food pantry and funding for community partnerships with health providers. Trustee Heilenbach moved to adopt the resolution; after a roll call the motion passed unanimously. The policy takes effect immediately and Superintendent staff said they will follow the written criteria set out in the resolution.
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