The Plan Commission shall have such powers and duties as are authorized by the statues of the State of Illinois and delegated to it by the Board of Trustees.

1. The Plan Commission shall prepare and recommend for consideration and adoption by the Board of Trustees including a statement of goals and objectives to guide new development and maintain improved standards in the village, an Official Map of the village, and an Official Plan for the present and future development of the village
2. The Plan Commission shall make recommendations on subdivisions in undeveloped areas in accordance with the ordinances of the village thereunto pertaining.
3. The Plan Commission shall consult and cooperate with the Community Development Department and may call upon village officials for aid and advice on matters within its jurisdiction, and shall give assistance to the operating officials of the village.
4. The Plan Commission shall coordinate planning with other governmental agencies and be required to consult with representatives of other governmental boards affecting the Village of Wilmette, when the interests of such agencies or boards are involved in problems under consideration.
5. The Plan Commission shall submit to the Board of Trustees an annual request for appropriations for anticipated expenditures.
6. The Plan Commission may secure technical assistance in the performance of its powers and duties upon authority from, and within the appropriations made by, the Board of Trustees.

The Plan Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Village Hall.

Members

There is currently one vacancy on the Plan Commission.

• William Bradford
  • Appointed 5/8/22. Term ends 5/8/26.
• Mariah DiGrino
  • Appointed  10/9/19. Term ends 10/9/23.
• Homa Ghaemi
  • Appointed 3/14/21. Term ends 3/14/25.
• Martin Wolf
  • Appointed 4/27/21. Term ends 4/27/25.
• Michael Taylor
  • Reappointed 6/13/21. Term ends 6/13/25.
• Alan George
  • Appointed 3/09/21. Term ends 3/09/25
• Rahul Bhangare
  • Appointed 09/14/21. Term ends 09/14/25.

Staff Liaison

John Adler, Community Development Director

• (847) 853-7528
• adlerj@wilmette.com

Commissioners serve four year terms, with a maximum of two terms.

If you are interested in serving on this or any other board or commission, complete and submit the Talent Bank Questionnaire found here.

This page was updated on 07/30/21.