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Special recognition honoring Lake County Board Member Ann Maine.
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, Ann Maine has dedicated 24 years to serving Lake County, being elected to the Lake County Board in 2002, representing District 21 and then District 3 residents in Green Oaks, Lincolnshire, Mettawa, Riverwoods, and portions of Buffalo Grove, Gurnee, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills, and Waukegan; and
WHEREAS, Member Maine has been actively involved in several Lake County Board committees, serving as Chair of the Public Works and Transportation Committee and as a member of the Financial and Administrative, Health and Community Services, Diversity and Inclusion, and Rules committees; and
WHEREAS, for years, Member Maine has passionately served on the Board of Health and shared updates to keep the County Board and the public informed on screenings, vaccinations, and the other important services offered by the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center; and
WHEREAS, she has been a longtime advocate for protecting Lake County’s water resources, serving for more than two decades on the Stormwater Management Commission, advocating for conservation water pricing, and spearheading the creation of the Des Plaines River Watershed Workgroup to bring agencies and community organizations together to improve water quality; and
WHEREAS, Member Maine has been a key supporter of bringing Lake Michigan water to more communities, including through the recently completed Pekara Water System connection; and
WHEREAS, she helped shape Lake County’s transportation system by navigating the 2008 state transportation funding changes, advancing the County’s Challenge Bond program for major highway improvements; and
WHEREAS, she has been a strong advocate for connecting gaps in the County’s sidewalk, path, and trail network and has championed the planned Patriot Path project, a planned 5.5-mile shared-use path that will connect the Des Plaines River Trail in Libertyville with the Robert McClory Path; and
WHEREAS, Member Maine’s commitment to education extends beyond public service, as she has taught biology at Lake Forest College for more than three decades and has mentored students and young people, including as a Science Olympiad coach at Stevenson High School; and
WHEREAS, she is known for her extraordinary attention to detail, reviewing rules, budgets, resolutions, and other documents to ensure accuracy and clarity for residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOGNIZED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that Ann Maine is hereby honored for her dedicated public service and lasting contributions to public health, clean water, transportation, conservation, education, and the communities of Lake County; and
BE IT FURTHER RECOGNIZED, that this County Board extends its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Ann Maine for her service, friendship, attention to every detail, and the countless ways she has made a difference to Lake County and the people who call it home.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on November 10, 2026.