Will County Special Executive Committee Meeting July 28, 2026

The Will County Special Executive Committee meeting held on July 28, 2026, focused primarily on the approval and establishment of an ad hoc Cannabis Revenue Review Committee. The committee's mission is to set parameters and procedures for allocating cannabis tax revenues, including application processes for organizations seeking funding and periodic reviews of fund disbursements. The committee will consist of six members, three from each party, selected by caucus leaders. Discussions addressed the potential for this ad hoc committee to become a standing committee in the future, given the ongoing nature of cannabis tax revenues. It was clarified that cannabis tax revenues are treated as general revenue without specific state-mandated spending restrictions, allowing the county discretion in fund allocation. The committee will report to the executive committee, which will then forward recommendations to the full county board. The motion to establish the ad hoc committee was approved by roll call vote, and leadership appointments for chair and vice chair were proposed. No other procurement or budget items were discussed during the meeting.