Manteno Village Board Meeting February 17, 2026

Village of Manteno Board · February 18, 2026

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Public comment — Goshen concerns and American Land Protection Act

Public Comment

8:05 → 12:14(4m 9s)

Unidentified speaker identified later as 'Jim' warned that a remotely controlled “kill switch” could be used to sabotage the electric grid, claimed foreign influence and illicit front companies, and said he will support litigation and proposed disclosure law. He urged the American Land Protection Act to require foreign entities to disclose land purchases and recommended that Goshen instead donate PPE and turnout gear to local law enforcement rather than vehicles.

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Public commenters raised national-security and local-development concerns about a Goshen project; the board approved a youth soccer lease and $471,245.48 in bills, heard reports on park rangers and public-safety tools, and discussed ongoing litigation status.

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