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Cook County Rules and Administration Committee Meeting - April 15, 2026

Board of Commissioners — Wednesday, April 15, 2026
BodyCook County, Illinois
SessionBoard of Commissioners
DateWednesday, April 15, 2026
StatusFILED
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So before we start our day, I'd like to uh reflect on the horrible news we all received last night and this morning concerning the family of the late Commissioner Dennis Deere.

0:15

First, let's honor the service and love which define the life of Barbara Deere.

0:19

Barbara and Dennis were meant to be together.

0:22

They are reunited this day.

0:25

Caleb Deer was a quiet and reflective young man, who I came to know, respect, and love.

0:38

He called me Unc.

0:40

I called him Nephew.

0:42

As we embrace the souls of Barb and Caleb, let us cloak in prayer the dear family, including Dennis and Barb's other children, Cainan and Trinity, their grandchild, Arb's mother, Dennis's brother Reggie, and Dennis's entire Cook County family.

0:58

Let's take a moment of silence.

1:09

Thank you.

1:17

With the hour having reached 9 30 a.m.

1:20

I'd like to call to order the meeting of the Cook County Rules and Administration Committee.

1:23

Madam Secretary, please read the roll.

1:25

Thank you, Chairman.

1:26

Commissioner Naya.

1:27

Commissioner Britton.

1:28

Here.

1:29

Commissioner Daly.

1:31

Vice Chair Degnan.

1:33

As absent.

1:34

Commissioner Miller.

1:36

Thank you.

1:37

Commissioner Marita.

1:39

Commissioner Sean Morrison.

1:40

Present.

1:41

Commissioner Scott.

1:42

Present.

1:43

Mr.

1:43

Chairman is present.

1:44

Present.

1:45

Chairman, you have all members present with the exception of an absence for Commissioner Degna.

1:49

You had a quorum.

1:50

Thank you.

1:51

Any uh remote participation?

1:53

Chairman, no request for remote participation.

1:56

We'll add Commissioner McCaskill, please.

1:59

This is not the committee for commissioner.

2:01

Okay, any additions to the agenda?

2:02

No changes to your agenda.

2:04

Any public speakers.

2:05

And we're not aware of any speakers at this time.

2:07

Chairman Daly now moves to approve item 26-1184 of the committee meet minutes from the meeting held on March 11th, 2026, seconded by Commissioner Britton.

2:16

All those in favor say aye.

2:18

All opposed.

2:19

In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it.

2:21

Commissioner Miller now moves to approve item 26-1126.

2:25

The Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting held on March 12, 2026, seconded by Commissioner Scott.

2:30

All those in favor say aye.

2:32

All opposed.

2:33

In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it.

2:36

Chairman Daly now moves to approve item 26-117, the Journal of Proceedings for the consent calendar meeting held on March 12, 2026, seconded by Commissioner Sean Morrison.

2:46

All those in favor say aye.

2:48

All those opposed.

2:49

In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it.

2:50

Please add Commissioner Degman to the role and to all affirmative votes.

2:54

My pleasure.

2:55

Having no further business before this committee, Commissioner Britton now moves to adjourn.

2:59

Seconded by Commissioner Stamps, we're adjourned.

3:04

Stamps is not on this committee.

3:05

Can we revise that motion, please, sir?

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Summary of Proceedings

Cook County Rules and Administration Committee Meeting - April 15, 2026

The Cook County Rules and Administration Committee met on April 15, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting began with a moment of silence and a tribute to Barbara Deere and Caleb Deere, the late wife and son of former Commissioner Dennis Deere. The committee then proceeded to routine approvals and adjourned shortly thereafter.

Consent Calendar

  • Item 26-1184: Approval of committee meeting minutes from March 11, 2026. Moved by Chairman Daly, seconded by Commissioner Britton. Approved unanimously.
  • Item 26-1126: Approval of the Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting held on March 12, 2026. Moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Scott. Approved unanimously.
  • Item 26-117: Approval of the Journal of Proceedings for the consent calendar meeting held on March 12, 2026. Moved by Chairman Daly, seconded by Commissioner Sean Morrison. Approved unanimously.

Key Outcomes

  • All three agenda items (minutes and journals) were approved unanimously by voice vote, with Commissioner Degnan absent and later added to the record for all affirmative votes.
  • The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:35 a.m. following a motion by Commissioner Britton, seconded by Commissioner Scott.

Meeting Transcript

So before we start our day, I'd like to uh reflect on the horrible news we all received last night and this morning concerning the family of the late Commissioner Dennis Deere. First, let's honor the service and love which define the life of Barbara Deere. Barbara and Dennis were meant to be together. They are reunited this day. Caleb Deer was a quiet and reflective young man, who I came to know, respect, and love. He called me Unc. I called him Nephew. As we embrace the souls of Barb and Caleb, let us cloak in prayer the dear family, including Dennis and Barb's other children, Cainan and Trinity, their grandchild, Arb's mother, Dennis's brother Reggie, and Dennis's entire Cook County family. Let's take a moment of silence. Thank you. With the hour having reached 9 30 a.m. I'd like to call to order the meeting of the Cook County Rules and Administration Committee. Madam Secretary, please read the roll. Thank you, Chairman. Commissioner Naya. Commissioner Britton. Here. Commissioner Daly. Vice Chair Degnan. As absent. Commissioner Miller. Thank you. Commissioner Marita. Commissioner Sean Morrison. Present. Commissioner Scott. Present. Mr. Chairman is present. Present. Chairman, you have all members present with the exception of an absence for Commissioner Degna. You had a quorum. Thank you. Any uh remote participation? Chairman, no request for remote participation. We'll add Commissioner McCaskill, please. This is not the committee for commissioner. Okay, any additions to the agenda? No changes to your agenda. Any public speakers. And we're not aware of any speakers at this time. Chairman Daly now moves to approve item 26-1184 of the committee meet minutes from the meeting held on March 11th, 2026, seconded by Commissioner Britton. All those in favor say aye. All opposed. In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. Commissioner Miller now moves to approve item 26-1126. The Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting held on March 12, 2026, seconded by Commissioner Scott. All those in favor say aye. All opposed. In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it.

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