Utility outlines wildfire mitigation, explains why outages and restorations can take days Xcel Energy representative Blair told Lake County commissioners that enhanced power safety settings (EPSS) and public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) are distinct tools: EPSS keeps lines in service but requires patrols; PSPS proactively de‑energizes. Blair said restoration can take up to five days in some events and urged better outage reporting and county‑utility coordination.

Xcel Energy's wildfire mitigation strategy reveals that power restoration can take up to five days, raising urgent questions about outage reporting and local coordination.

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Lake County weighs expanding landfill versus switching to a transfer station County staff outlined two paths for the Lake County Landfill: build a new lined cell (county estimate cited $3.6M) to extend on‑site disposal for decades, or convert to a transfer station and truck waste to regional landfills (estimates vary $2M–$10M). Commissioners asked staff to return with detailed 30–50 year cost scenarios and diversion options.

Lake County is at a crossroads: Should they invest millions to expand their landfill or shift to a transfer station model amid rising costs and environmental concerns?

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County lobbyists brief commissioners on tight state budget and bills to watch Lobbyists told the board Colorado faces a significant revenue shortfall requiring large budget cuts; legislators are weighing bills affecting county finances (property tax/mill levy proposals, TANF/SNAP changes, and bills on cameras and worker protections). The board listed opposition to a proposed mill levy authority bill and asked staff to monitor and follow up on key items.

Lake County faces a looming budget crisis with a potential $1 billion gap, and critical bills on the table could reshape county finances and services.

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Advisory board recommends adopting Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, asks staff to draft ordinance and mapping amendments The Lake County advisory board voted to recommend adoption of the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code pending legal review and staff input, and directed staff to work with fire officials on whether unmapped city areas and the historic district should be remapped or exempted.

Lake County's advisory board just took a crucial step towards wildfire safety by recommending the adoption of the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code!

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Lake County advisory panel signals move to adopt 2024 building and energy codes, sets timeline for public outreach After a staff briefing on technical changes, Lake County officials signaled consensus to pursue adoption of the 2024 International Code editions and related Colorado model codes, asked staff to prepare draft ordinance language and set a public-engagement and adoption timeline targeting mid‑June implementation.

Lake County is gearing up for a major shift in building and energy codes, with public hearings set to shape the future of residential efficiency!

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Open house this Saturday at 3570 Melody St in Mundelein 🏡 11–1PM. Stop by and take a look.

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FB post from Anthony Sabatini about Clermont FL being run by Democrats and republicans not showing up for a quorum.

So glad Clermont has a majority Democrat city commission. Hate to agree with him but Yarkosky and Jordan need to be replaced with Democrats. #LakeCounty #Florida

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Committee approves emergency appropriation to fund review and hearing for Meadowview transfer station application The committee authorized an emergency appropriation of $155,159 in filing and legal fees paid by Waste Management for a proposed Meadowview material transfer facility near Countryside Landfill; a public hearing is scheduled for May 18, 2026 at the University Center of Lake County.

The Planning Committee just greenlit a $155,159 emergency appropriation to kickstart the review of Waste Management's controversial Meadowview transfer facility—are you ready for the public hearing on May 18, 2026?

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Lake County panel approves Grayslake water-sewer IGA, salt purchase and multiple road projects The Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee voted Feb. 25 to authorize execution of an intergovernmental agreement with Grayslake for retail water and sewer service, approved contracts for ecological restoration and engineering, and appropriated funds for winter salt and right-of-way acquisitions for road projects.

Lake County is making strides with new water and sewer agreements, ecological restoration projects, and a significant winter salt purchase to keep our roads safe!

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Committee adopts countywide remote-work policy with departmental discretion and administrator oversight Lake County’s Financial & Administrative Committee approved a remote-work policy that standardizes expectations while leaving department-level discretion and a directive from the county administrator to address implementation details and equity concerns.

Lake County just approved a new remote-work policy that aims to balance flexibility with fairness—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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Lake County hears state budget, LGDF and environmental bill updates; federal lobbyists brief on community project funding Committee members received updates on the Governor's FY2027 budget, potential LGDF changes, several environmental and FOIA bills, and a federal-lobbying briefing on community project funding and congressional timing. Staff said many bills are unlikely to advance before the March 17 primary but promised ongoing monitoring.

Lake County's legislative committee just received crucial updates on the state's budget, potential funding changes, and environmental proposals that could reshape local governance!

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Lake County sets $2 million contingency reserve for verified federal funding interruptions The committee approved a $2 million federal funding contingency reserve to allow specified departments temporary flexibility if federal funding is interrupted; staff outlined eligibility criteria, a 60-day maximum access without committee approval and reporting/replenishment requirements.

Lake County has just approved a $2 million contingency reserve to safeguard critical services against potential federal funding interruptions.

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Lake County BOE approves homeowner reassessment, approves stipulations and continues several appeals The Lake County Board of Equalization approved a reassessment and stipulation that set a homeowner’s Prop. 13 base-year value at $80,000, approved multiple stipulations, and granted continuances for several assessment appeals to April 7 and November 3. Several valuation figures were discussed.

The Lake County Board of Equalization just set a homeowner’s Proposition 13 base-year value at a shocking $80,000, affecting future property taxes and granting refunds for past overpayments!

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Lake County approves additional staff for consolidated domestic violence courtroom The Lake County board authorized new staffing to support a consolidated domestic violence courtroom, approving two new public defender positions (approx. $135,000 for the remainder of 2026) and a separate headcount for a State's Attorney victim specialist; members raised concerns about mid‑year budget requests and long‑term costs.

Lake County is stepping up to support victims by adding crucial staff to its newly consolidated domestic violence courtroom, but what does this mean for future budgeting?

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Lake County supervisors approve amended midyear budget and position-allocation resolutions after reconsideration After discussion about using the budget-stabilization reserve and a recent sewer spill, the Lake County Board of Supervisors reconsidered and rescinded an initial adoption and then approved amended resolutions to adjust the FY2025–26 budget and update position allocations; votes were recorded 4–0.

The Lake County Board of Supervisors made significant midyear budget adjustments, including a controversial draw from reserves, after a procedural reconsideration.

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Lake County supervisors weigh fee increases and staff cuts to cover Community Development shortfall County staff told the Board that the Community Development Department cannot make a loan payment this fiscal year and offered three budget options — ranging from no fee increases with layoffs to fully unsubsidized fees to retain staff — while the board signaled consensus to hire a consultant and members of the public urged an independent audit.

Lake County's Community Development Department faces a $500,000 shortfall, prompting discussions of fee hikes and staff cuts — but community voices demand a deeper look.

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Lake County board directs staff to pursue state Pro Housing designation to preserve grant access The Lake County Board of Supervisors held a workshop on pursuing the state Pro Housing Designation and Pro Housing Incentive Program, preliminarily scoring the county above the 30-point threshold (about 42 points). The board gave staff direction by consensus to proceed; residents urged protections for low-income, mobile-home and senior households.

Lake County is taking significant steps to secure state funding through the Pro Housing Designation, but residents are calling for stronger protections for vulnerable communities.

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The “that ain’t goin’ anywhere” special goin down today 🤞👌

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RTA tells Lake County committee ridership rose in 2025; fare pilot extended and portal upgraded RTA officials told the Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee that regional ridership rose in 2025, previewed a $11.2 billion capital oversight report and said the agency is preparing to transition responsibilities under the NEDA Act; the RTA also extended a reduced-fare pilot and launched an improved application portal.

RTA officials announced a remarkable surge in regional ridership for 2025, alongside exciting updates about extended fare pilots and an upgraded application portal!

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Lake County weighs recouping about $2.1 million from deficit tax‑sale proceeds; board asks staff to craft five‑year repayment option The Lake County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation on a wave of deficit tax‑defaulted land sales concentrated in low‑value parcels, expressed concern about the $2.1 million being recovered from local districts, and asked staff to return with options to shorten timelines and a five‑year repayment plan aligned to Teeter distributions.

Lake County faces a daunting $2.1 million deficit from tax-defaulted land sales, raising concerns over the impact on local agencies and their budgets.

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Lake County committee flags veterans assistance bill for potential county liability County officials warned that Senate Bill 3646, which would allow multi-county veterans assistance commissions and expand enforcement and taxing authority, could expose counties to new financial liability and litigation if enacted; staff and state liaisons said they are monitoring and will report amendments.

A new Illinois bill could dramatically shift financial burdens to counties, sparking concerns over increased legal liabilities and potential lawsuits from veterans.

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Lake County supervisors approve submittal of several FY27 community project funding requests The Board of Supervisors authorized staff to resubmit multiple FY27 community project funding proposals — including regional water resiliency, reentry housing, a health training hub, Soda Bay Road work and an amended Southeast wastewater request — and discussed project readiness and geographic balance.

Lake County's Board of Supervisors is gearing up for FY27 with ambitious funding proposals aimed at improving water resiliency, reentry housing, and vital infrastructure projects.

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Lake County advances Housing Lake plan, approves 3-year MOU with CMAP to pursue zoning, funding and modular-construction pilots After a multi-stakeholder summit, county staff briefed the Health and Community Services Committee on Housing Lake's four pillars and a proposed 3-year memorandum of understanding with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning; the committee voted to approve the MOU to fund a work plan and quarterly deliverables.

Lake County is taking bold steps to address its housing crisis by launching a three-year plan in partnership with CMAP, focusing on innovative solutions like modular construction and inclusionary zoning.

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Housing Lake summit sets four‑pillar call to action as county plans workshops and toolkits County planning staff summarized the Housing Lake summit and a digital 'call to action' that lays out four pillars — policy/regulatory reform, funding and financing, partnerships, and communications — and said targeted workshops, toolkits and webinars will start as the county and CMAP move into implementation.

Lake County is on the brink of transformative change as officials unveil a comprehensive plan to tackle a staggering housing shortfall of nearly 8,000 homes!

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Sterling Shores residents urge Lake County supervisors to demand park finances and impose moratorium on pass-through fees Residents of Sterling Shores Mobile Home Park told the Lake County Board of Supervisors on March 3 that new pass-through fees and mailing/portal charges are pricing seniors out of their homes; callers asked the board to seek Sterling Shores profit-and-loss statements, enact a retroactive moratorium, or place a rent-stabilization ordinance on the agenda.

Seniors at Sterling Shores Mobile Home Park are fighting against new fees that threaten their homes, calling it a form of elder abuse.

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Lake County hears workshop on state "pro housing" designation as staff aim to apply by March 31 County housing staff and consultant presented a workshop on California's Pro Housing designation (AB 101) and the Pro Housing Incentive Program (PIP); the county's draft application currently scores around 42 points (above the 30-point threshold), which could make it eligible for PIP funds and priority for certain state grants.

Lake County is gearing up to secure a Pro Housing designation that could unlock significant state funding and boost local housing initiatives by March 2026!

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Spreading native seeds throughout Northeast Ohio – The Land Two nonprofits are distributing 12,000 packets of native wildflower seeds at nine locations in Cuyahoga and Lake counties.

Two #cleveland area nonprofits want to spread native plants. You can help!

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