Qualified Candidates Sought for Lake County Housing and Community Development Commission
Lake County is seeking qualified candidates to serve on the Lake County Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC).
The HCDC makes recommendations to the Lake County Board on community development activities that build stronger and more resilient communities through an ongoing process of identifying and addressing needs, assets, and priority investments.
Community development activities may support economic development projects, installation of public facilities, community centers, housing rehabilitation, public services, code enforcement, homeowner assistance and many other identified needs in Lake County. The HCDC develops funding recommendations for the following grant programs:
FEDERAL
LOCAL
- Lake County Affordable Housing Program
- Lake County Video Gaming Revenue: According to the Lake County Board’s Video Gaming Revenue Policy, the HCDC makes funding recommendations on behavioral health grants to community agencies
The HCDC consists of 17 appointed members, including five representatives from the County Board, five mayors, village presidents, or township supervisors, and seven Lake County residents. Each Lake County resident participant shall be a resident of a different County Board district.
Meetings are generally held the second Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. Additionally, there are be special meetings of the Advisory & Recommendation Sub-Committees to review funding applications. Meeting locations alternate between Waukegan and Libertyville.
How to Apply
Residents of Lake County who are interested in serving on the HCDC are encouraged to apply online. When applying online, residents should indicate that they would like to serve on the Housing and Community Development Commission and they should complete each step in the application process.
Residents may also submit their resume, letter of interest and any other supporting material they wish to include (such as letters of recommendation) via email to countyboard@lakecountyil.gov, or via U.S. mail to:
- Lake County Board Office
10th Floor, 18 North County St.
Waukegan, IL 60085
Those interested in serving on the Lake County HCDC are encouraged to apply by January 1, 2023.
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