8.
PIO Update (J. Mann)
PIO Mann provided an update on the monthly activities of her office. She reported that
yesterday, Tuesday, October 2, 2024, was the Dauberman Road Extension Project
ribbon cutting. She thanked County staff for their help on the event. Mann stated that
the County's community outreach continues. She explained that the last County blood
drive provided the American Red Cross with 23 pints of blood. She spoke on the
community becoming more comfortable with coming to County buildings and utilizing
services. Mann stated that the Secretary of State and the Illinois Tollway will be coming
to the Government Center next year to provide their services. Additionally, Mann gave
a speech before the Women in Business group for the Geneva Chamber of Commerce
about the functions of County government. Lastly, she assisted in organizing a
POW/MIA event that took place at the Veterans' Memorial at the Kane County
Government Campus. (Committee Member Gumz left at 9:16 a.m.)
9.
Old Business
County Clk. staff Pollock explained that early voting began on September 26, 2024 at
the County Clerk's Office in Geneva and Aurora. He noted that all voting information
can be found on the County Clerk's website and on flyers that are available at the
office. He explained the differences between the voting time frames. Pollock
encouraged the Committee and constituents to follow the County Clerk's social media
for the latest voting information and locations. He spoke on a flyer that was mailed out
to voters that includes a QR code on the three ways to vote and locations. He handed
out to the Committee a daily report that shows the amount of people who have voted
early and requested mail-in ballots. He spoke on the lack of comparison between
voters in 2020 and 2024. Pollock introduced County Clerk Executive Assistant John
Gaglione.
County Clk. Exec. Asst. Gaglione asked the Committee to seek those that want to be
an election judge. He requested that those interested need to apply to Kane County.
He spoke on the changes that the office has made to improve the experience of voters,
such as providing online training for election judges. (Committee Member Allan arrived
in-person at 9:27 a.m. - An in-person quorum was established) Gaglione invited the
Committee to the Clerk's Office for a tour of the voting area. Pollock addressed
questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.
Once an in-person quorum was established, the Committee moved back to approving
the remote attendance requests.
10.
New Business
Proclaiming Operation Green Light for Veterans in Kane County, Illinois
A.
VAC Supt. Zimmerman provided additional information on this proclamation. He
spoke on the green lights that will be displayed outside of select County
buildings.
ITD/BLD Exec. Dir. Fahnestock stated that the challenge with these green lights
would be electricity. He explained that the County has been looking into
purchasing devices that are solar-powered. He finds it reasonably acceptable for
the County to provide these green lights outside of the County Government