Threats aside, voters back East Dundee trustees who supported Elgin Mall's relocation plans
During a contentious village board meeting two weeks before Election Day, residents warned East Dundee trustees up for election that they would remember how they voted on the Elgin Mall.
Despite the threats, however, a majority of voters supported all four incumbents -- including the three who backed the mall and voted to override Village President Jeff Lynam's veto of the mall. by signing up you agree to our terms of service All three voted to approve the mall and then voted on March 20 to override Lynam's veto of their initial mall approval.
Treiber, who voted against approving the mall and voted"present" on March 20 to override Lynam's veto of the mall approval, ran as part of a slate that included Pearson, Gumma and McKee for village board. The mall owners began looking for a new home after learning last summer that the lease was being terminated. The mall, which has a loyal following, features more than 80 vendors selling everything from traditional Western wear and formal gowns to furniture and electronics. The majority of the vendors in the mall are Latino.
Whether or not it affected people's decisions, some are hopeful the results send an encouraging message to mall owners. During the March 20 meeting, some residents made veiled racist comments. One resident reminded trustees the village was not a"sanctuary city" and described the Elgin Mall as a"three-ring circus."
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