Special Cook County Board and Finance Committee Meetings
November 16, 2023 Completing a process that began this summer, the Cook County Board unanimously passed a budget for fiscal year 2024 totaling $9.26 B on November 16, 2023. This budget contains no increases in taxes or fees. It does continue to utilize ARPA funds of about $264.3M, mainly for special programs, as opposed to ongoing operations. However, as part of this budget, the County has also begun setting aside some funds for future use to continue those ARPA programs that are deemed most beneficial beyond 2026, when no further ARPA funds may be spent. See the Observer Reports on the Budget meetings that were held on October 24 thru 26 that are posted on this web site for more information about the initial proposed budget. The 2024 fiscal year begins December 1, 2023. Amendments to the Original Budget Proposal The $9.26 B budget passed reflects an increase of $126 M over the initial budget proposed by President Preckwinkle in October as a result of 7 of the 22 amendments approved at the Finance Committee meeting:
Public Speakers at the beginning of the Special Board Meeting included
Observer: Priscilla Mims
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January 26, 2023 The Board approved:
The Board referred:
Public Comments included:
Observer: Priscilla Mims Cook County Board - Criminal Justice Committee Meeting September 21, 2022 Big controversy over Cook County Court use of SCRAM devices Lots of contradictory points were made by justice groups, public defender office, and some Commissioners vs. the Chief Judge’s Office regarding the Court use of SCRAM ankle bracelets for DUI and other alcohol-related defendants. These devices measure perspiration to determine if the offender has consumed alcohol. The wearer is to avoid all alcohol consumption. Points made by Jim Anderson, CFO of Chief Judge Office:
1. condition of probation 2. in bond court as a condition of release 3. plea deal to avoid the charge of DUI being on the defendant’s record Points made by justice groups and some commissioners:
Cook County Board - Pension Committee September 21, 2022 A steady depletion of assets in Retirement Funds for CC and FPD despite a great investment year (2021)
Observer: Karin Hribar Cook County Board of Commissioners Meeting - December 17, 2020
Virtual Meeting - All Commissioners present President Preckwinkle left at 2:10 to attend the Covid inoculation. Vice Chair Sims took over. Public Speakers:
Board Actions:
Follow Up Items
Observer: Kathleen Graffam Meeting Length: 5 hours Cook County Board of Commissioner Meeting - February 21, 2019
Comm. Suffredin & Arroyo were both absent. All others present Board Action:
Of Interest: Meeting was speedy! Observer - Mary Ann Benden Cook County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee - Departmental Budget Hearings
October 22, 2018 Bureau of Finance - Budget Overview Office of the President Office of the Independent Inspector General Commissioners present at least most of the time: Moody, Daley, Schneider, Suffredin, Boykin, Deer, Arroyo, Moore, Fritchey, Gainer. Overview of the Budget - Ammar Rizki, CFO, and Tanya Anthony, Budget Director:
Comm. Daley several times reminded the other Commissioners to submit questions in writing that are not answered at the meeting. The answers will then be posted on the website. Office of the President - Lanetta Hayes Turner, Chief of Staff:
Office of the Independent Inspector General - Pat Blanchard, Independent Inspector General (IIG):
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