DuPage County Board Meeting, Tuesday, 8/11/2026

The DuPage County Board meeting held on August 11, 2026, included several procurement and organizational discussions. A nonprofit, Repeat Boutique, requested $30,000 in funding to expand its operations to better serve county residents in need. The board also discussed a significant reorganization of the Community Services Department, proposing to split it into two departments: Community Services and Housing and Community Development. This reorganization aims to better support housing initiatives and community programs, with plans to conduct a national search for new department directors and add at least one new full-time position with a starting salary estimated between $185,000 and $192,000. The board considered the impact on budgets, staffing, and service delivery, including the transfer of the Family Center to the Circuit Court office and the inclusion of Building and Zoning under the new Housing and Community Development department. Additionally, the board discussed a potential countywide referendum to abolish the elected Coroner's office and establish an appointed Medical Examiner office, with debate focusing on governance, costs, and public trust. No formal votes were recorded during the meeting, but the board expressed intent to proceed with the national search for department directors and to consider a resolution for additional headcount in a future meeting.