Will County Executive Committee Meeting June 11, 2026

The Will County Board Executive Committee met on June 11, 2026, with key procurement-related discussions focusing on the establishment of a Will County Land Bank. The committee reviewed and approved resolution 26-4979 to create the land bank, which aims to strategically acquire and redevelop blighted properties with no equity value, using seed funding primarily from expiring ARPA dollars. The land bank will be governed by a board including county and municipal representatives and experts, with no compensation for members. The discussion included detailed questions about property acquisition, disposition, funding, transparency, and legal oversight. Additionally, the committee approved contracts related to workforce development, including a contract increase from $425,000 to $520,000 for the Workforce Services Division and a renewal contract for a youth occupational training program. Another significant procurement-related item was the approval of resolution 26-4928 to increase the number of assistant state attorneys due to rising caseloads, with funding already budgeted. Other agenda items included amendments to county ordinances and a resolution directing the state's attorney to investigate special use permits related to environmental concerns. The meeting featured several votes on these resolutions and motions, reflecting active governance on procurement, budget allocations, and policy oversight.