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More housing requires more than zoning changes. I More housing requires more than zoning changes.

It requires water capacity, sewer capacity, stormwater planning, roads, public safety resources, school capacity, parking solutions, and long-term infrastructure funding.

The BUILD Act increases density without providing the dedicated resources communities need to support that growth.

Sustainable growth requires sustainable infrastructure.

#BuildWithLocalVoices #FundInfrastructureFirst #ResponsibleGrowth #bacog #localgovernment
People choose neighborhoods for a reason. Parking People choose neighborhoods for a reason.

Parking availability.
Streets that are manageable.
Community priorities.
Schools.
Parks.
Quality of life.

Local leaders are raising concerns that parts of the proposed BUILD Act could allow significant changes to existing neighborhoods without the same level of local review residents are used to today. Residents who share those concerns are encouraged to contact their state legislators. #BuildWithLocalVoices #bacog #localgovernment
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Planning decisions should include the people who l Planning decisions should include the people who live in the neighborhoods affected by them.

Local zoning hearings, planning commissions, and municipal boards give residents a voice. The BUILD Act could significantly change aspects of the local planning process, and the role communities play in decision-making.

Residents deserve to have a voice in decisions affecting their neighborhoods.

Contact your state legislators today and share your thoughts on the proposed BUILD Act. #BuildWithLocalVoices #bacog #localgovernment
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The 2026 BACOG Private Well Water Testing Event wi The 2026 BACOG Private Well Water Testing Event will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 11am - 6:30pm, at the Barrington Area Library. Households with private wells are advised to test for bacteria and nitrates every year to detect these invisible, odorless contaminants. #bacog #wellwatertesting #localgovernment #testyourwater
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On Tuesday, local government officials attended th On Tuesday, local government officials attended the BACC Economic Summit to celebrate the accomplishments of our local villages. Six BACOG members provided updates on their municipalities. On the panel for BACOG: Mike Moran, Barrington Village President; Brian D. Cecola, Barrington Hills Village President; Beth McAndrews, Deer Park Village Administrator; Richard Hayes, Lake Barrington Village Trustee; Paula McCombie, Mayor of South Barrington; and Andy Hays, Tower Lakes Village President. Thank you for your service to our local communities! #localgovernment #bacog
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