Village Trustee· 2023–2027 (cycle default: IL municipal terms begin May 1, end Apr 30)
Jon Kunkel
Hanover Park
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 11:18
- Avg per meeting
- 1:08
- Segments
- 230
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Top issues during term (20)
Red-light camera policy
The camera was budgeted at roughly $100,000 a year in fines; it's at about $18,760 this year.
Flock License-Plate Camera Concerns
$59,620 for mobile data computers plus ongoing regional dispatch and records system commitments.
Adding Juneteenth as a Paid Village Holiday
Roughly $75,000 per added holiday, plus possible overtime effects.
Housing for Homeless Veterans Program
Section 108 of HR 9237 could reduce disability payments for some local veterans if enacted.
Neighborhood Parking Issues
July 4 storm flooding and disaster assistance
Loans up to $500,000 for homes at 2.875% interest and up to $2 million for businesses at 4% — no collateral needed under $50,000.
2026 property tax levy
Residents face sharply higher tax bills driven by a 30% assessment increase.
administrative appointment
While the salary comes from city funds, this is a standard administrative replacement that shouldn't hike up your taxes.
Former Trustee Albuck Resignation Status
Selection of village legal services provider
Village funds paid to an outside law firm are alleged to have been spent without thorough work.
Commuter lot sustainability
Future housing development could add residents and property tax base but would reduce commuter parking capacity.
Hives for Heroes
Veterans Day Observance
immigration policy
Only about $880 of the $2,500 fund was used in 2025 — help is available but going unused.
Pumpkin Smash composting event
River Sweep cleanup update
Heritage Plaque Program Presentations
Identification of Historic Catalog Homes
FY27 Community Contributions
$31,900 total is proposed for FY27 community contributions.
Lake Street planter bed repairs
$79,000 contract, awarded without competitive bids.
Decisions during term (128)
Recorded while Kunkel was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Removal of Agenda Items 8A-11 and 8A-12
Acceptance of Agenda (as amended)
Warrant 1015-2026
Warrant Paid in Advance 925-2026 through 10/9/2026
Appeal of the Chair's Ruling on Juneteenth Motion
ADJOURNMENT
Acceptance of Agenda
Approval of Trustee Kunkel's Electronic Attendance
Adjournment
Acceptance of Agenda
Proclamations: Manufacturing Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hindu Heritage Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Consent Agenda (Items 7.A.1 through 7.A.11)
Warrant 10.1.2026 — $3,226,705.70
Warrant Paid in Advance (8.27.2026–9.24.2026) — $1,914,897.09
August 2026 P-Cards — $27,024.16
Motion to Formalize Board-Vacancy Appointment Procedure
Executive Session — Sale of Village Property
Acceptance of Agenda
Approval of Minutes August 1, 2026
Veterans Outreach After Scheduled Committee Meetings
Voting record (97)
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