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Geneva officials will hold a special City Council meeting Monday night (12/8) to move forward with a major public safety funding question and outline next steps for educating residents about home rule.
Referendum: Officials already recommended that the city include a March ballot question asking residents to approve a plan to borrow $59.4 million for a new police station.
Funding needed: The bond would fund improvements to Geneva’s public safety facilities but does not cover all projects in the city’s broader Facilities Master Plan.
Future plans: If the ballot question is approved, the city plans to begin community outreach that could include building tours, public information sessions, and online resources.
Home rule: Council will also consider a resolution to begin a comprehensive, community-wide education effort about potential future home rule status, with a possible voter question targeted for 2028.
Public comment will be taken during the meeting before final council action on both items.
View the full meeting agenda and read more about the potential referendum and home rule education effort in this Daily Herald article.
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