Upcoming Joint Review Board Meeting - Wednesday, July 15th - 2:30pm
• “BLIGHTED” Northfield?! Seriously!
• Rushed TIF Process
• Residents Do NOT have a vote!
• New Trier - Sunset Ridge - Avoca - All Voted “NO”!
Thank you to everyone who attended the June 23rd Village Board meeting, especially those who spoke during public comment. The meeting was well attended, and despite residents’ concerns, the Village Board voted to continue moving forward with the proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district.
Upcoming Key Dates
July 15th - Joint Review Board (JRB) Meeting - 2:30 p.m.
If the JRB recommends approval: the Village Board needs 4 of 7 votes to approve the TIF.
If the JRB recommends against approval: the Village Board needs 5 of 7 votes to approve the TIF.
The JRB’s recommendation is advisory. Under Illinois law, a resident referendum is not required to establish a TIF.
August 14th -
The JRB’s advisory report is due to the Village.
August 25th - 7:00 p.m.
Required public hearing on the proposed TIF.
September 22nd - 5:30 p.m.
A final Village Board vote is expected in September 22nd.
If you have questions or concerns, please respectfully share them with our Village Trustees at: vgroup@northfieldil.org . Thoughtful community engagement helps ensure important decisions are made with the benefit of broad public input.
Your voice matters. It is vital that we have Village leadership that listens and responds to residents’ concerns. It remains essential that Village leadership educates its residents and allows the community to be informed about significant proposals that impact our community for decades.
Thank you for staying informed, for caring, and for being invested in our community. Please, attend these crucial upcoming meetings.
Resources
https://goodjobsfirst.org/tax-increment-financing
https://www.northfieldil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-698