Winnebago County seeking applicants for Zoning Board of Appeals vacancy
Date: October 17, 2022
To: Citizens of Winnebago County
From: Winnebago County Board Office
Re: Winnebago County Chairman Joseph Chiarelli is Seeking Applicants for the Appointed Position of Zoning Board of Appeals Vacancy
Winnebago County is currently accepting applications for a Zoning Board of Appeals member. The Zoning Board of Appeals is a seven-member panel that advises the County Board of zoning and land use issues. The Committee meets regularly once a month, at times special meetings are called, and members are paid $100 a meeting. The term of office is 5 years.
The Committee cannot have more than one member from any particular Township. Because of the current make-up of the Committee, residents may not apply if they are from the Townships of Cherry Valley, Harlem, Harrison, Laona, Roscoe or Seward.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume and letters of recommendation to the Winnebago County Board Chairman's Office, 404 Elm St, Rm 533, Rockford, Illinois 61101 or email to
Requirements of interested individuals:
- Winnebago County resident
- Must reside in one of the following Townships: Burritt, Durand, Owen, Pecatonica, Rockford, Rockton, Shirland or Winnebago
- Registered voter preferred
If there are any questions, please call the County Board Chairman's Office at (815) 319-4225.