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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/12/2026 9:30 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Issued on: 5/6/2026
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26-1434 1  Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 4/15/2026   Not available Not available
26-1188 1 HACC Olive Brown Resident CommissionerAppointmentPROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Olive Brown Position: Resident Commissioner Department/Board/Commission: Housing Authority of Cook County Effective date: 5/14/2026 Expiration date: 5/14/2031   Not available Not available
26-1017 1 Recognizing the Importance of Engaging Youth to Shape Policy and Build Opportunity in Honor of Cook County Youth DayResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF ENGAGING YOUTH TO SHAPE POLICY AND BUILD OPPORTUNITY IN HONOR OF COOK COUNTY YOUTH DAY WHEREAS, according to the most recent United States census data and current census data estimates, presented by the World Population Review, Cook County has an approximate population of 5.04 million residents; and WHEREAS, according to American Community Survey (ACS) estimates from 2019 through 2023, Cook County has approximately 1.57 million residents, or approximately 31.2% Cook County's population, under the age of twenty-seven (27); and WHEREAS, according to most recent compiled census data, presented by the world population review, there are approximately 1.2 million residents, or approximately 23.8% Cook County's population, under the age of twenty (20); and WHEREAS, on March 20, 2019, The Cook County Board of Commissioners passed Resolution 19-2397 establishing Youth Day at the County, as such, it is important to recognize our commitment to the well-being and success of our youth; and WHEREAS, youth across Cook County face myriad issues   Not available Not available
26-1147 1 A RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE COOK COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE TO APPEAR BEFORE THE LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON THE MARCH 17, 2026 ELECTION AND NEW ELECTION INITIATIVESResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE COOK COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE TO APPEAR BEFORE THE LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON THE MARCH 17, 2026 ELECTION AND NEW ELECTION INITIATIVES WHEREAS, the Cook County Clerk's Office is charged with administering elections and maintaining the integrity of the electoral process for residents of suburban Cook County; and WHEREAS, an election was held on March 17, 2026, requiring coordination of polling places, election workers, equipment, and voter outreach efforts; and WHEREAS, it is important that the County Board receive a comprehensive report on the administration of this election, including voter turnout, operational performance, challenges encountered, and any corrective actions taken; and WHEREAS, the Clerk’s Office continues to develop and implement new initiatives to improve election administration, including the deployment of innovative technologies such as the “LENS” system designed to monitor voter turnout and departmental operations in real time; and WHEREAS, the County    Not available Not available