The Lombard Village Board of Trustees convened on June 19, 2025, to discuss several key initiatives aimed at enhancing community involvement and transparency. The meeting began with a focus on increasing the sizes of standing committees and the planning commission to better accommodate the growing interest from residents in participating in local governance.

Trustee Brian LeVac, who initiated the discussion, highlighted the recent challenges faced in filling vacancies, particularly in District 2, where there is a strong pool of candidates eager to contribute. He proposed increasing the size of the standing committees by one member each and expanding the planning commission by two members. This move is intended to create more opportunities for community members to engage in local decision-making processes.

LeVac emphasized the importance of this initiative, citing his own experience as chair of the public safety committee, where he witnessed significant interest from residents—ten applicants for just one vacancy. He expressed that this change would promote transparency and accessibility within the community.

Following this discussion, President Buccio opened the floor for additional comments. The board members expressed their support for the proposed changes, recognizing the positive impact on community engagement.

Pending a vote later in the meeting, it was announced that if the ordinance is approved, there will be 22 vacant positions available for residents to volunteer on various committees. Information regarding these openings will be shared on social media and included in the weekly village newsletter starting the following morning.

The meeting underscored the board's commitment to fostering a more inclusive environment for civic participation, setting the stage for increased community involvement in Lombard's governance.