Garry Gamble✉
Cook County Board of Commissioners
District 2 · 2nd term
23 votes · 8 aye · 15 nay
- Sep 22, 2026 NAY County Board sets the proposed 2027 levy at +11.98% (Passed 4–1)Read a prepared statement against the motion
- Jun 9, 2026 AYE Sign the grant agreement/resolution for $1.5 million of Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) funds for SAP 016-612-083 (carried 4-0)
- Jun 9, 2026 AYE Approve the consent agenda as presented (carried 4-0)
- Jun 9, 2026 AYE Approve the agenda as written (carried 4-0)
- Jun 9, 2026 AYE Approve by resolution to expand the Rosebush Hill Subordinate Government Service District SGSD to include an additional eleven properties (carried 4-0)
- Jun 9, 2026 AYE Approve and sign the grant agreement/resolution for $132,590 of Active Transportation Program (AT) funds for SP 016-612-081/SP 016-615004 (carried 4-0)
- Jan 27, 2026 ABSTAIN Approve changes to the Harborview LLC Grant Agreement and the date correction as noted by Auditor Powers (carried 4-0-1)
- Jan 6, 2026 NAY Approve by resolution the Final County 2026 Budget and Levy (carried 3-2-0)
- Dec 16, 2025 NAY Set the 2026 budget and levy at 7.57% (carried 4-1-0)
- Dec 16, 2025 NAY Approve by resolution the County Commissioner salaries at in crease of 2.75% and no change to per diems for 2026 (carried 4-1-0)
- Dec 2, 2025 NAY Employ HKG and to pay for that work through state PILT funds (carried 3-2-0)
- Jul 22, 2025 AYE Adopt resolution: Approves the Policy and Procedures for the Bonds (carried (resolution adopted))
- May 27, 2025 AYE Adopt resolution (certified vote recorded in minutes) (carried 5-0-0 (resolution adopted))
- May 13, 2025 NAY Approve the job description updates and job grade changes as presented (carried 4-1-0)
- May 13, 2025 NAY Approve the Joint Powers Agreement with ISD166 to provide custodial services for the YMCA. Subject to additional information to be provided by (carried 3-2-0)
- Apr 8, 2025 NAY Approve the purchase of new weightlifting equipment and sign the lease as presented for new cardio equipment (carried 4-1-0)
- Apr 8, 2025 NAY Approve the hire of Abigail Prom for the position of Environmental Technician with a pay grade of 160 with a pay rate of $30.46 per hour (carried 3-2-0)
- Mar 11, 2025 NAY Approve the updated job description and job grade change from a 220 to 240 for the Human Resources Director (carried 4-1-0)
- Mar 11, 2025 NAY Approve the job description and job grade updates to the positions above as presented (carried 4-1-0)
- Feb 25, 2025 NAY Approve the job description updates and grade updates to the above positions as presented (carried 4-1-0)
- Feb 25, 2025 AYE Adopt resolution (certified vote recorded in minutes) (carried 5-0-0 (resolution adopted))
- Feb 11, 2025 NAY Approve the updated job descriptions and pay grades as presented (carried 4-1-0)
- Feb 11, 2025 NAY Approve interviewing in-person candidates 2, 3, 6, and 7. with no alternative should a candidate drop out (carried 4-1-0)
- Jan 14, 2025 NAY Motion to approve the two promotions as presented (carried 4-1-0)
- Jan 14, 2025 ABSTAIN Approve by resolution a grant agreement between the Cook County HRA, Cook County, and HarborView, LLC to preserve up to 22 units of the Harborview (carried 4-0-1)
Spending breakdown
Current year (2026)
- Not categorized in the record$56,448,390100.0%
- Total$56,448,390100%
Lifetime
- Not categorized in the record$56,448,390100.0%
- Total$56,448,390100%
- Jan 13, 2026 Claims approval, Resolution 2026-07 $5,193,908.12 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Jan 13, 2026 Firewise Program Coordinator Service Agreement, Paramount Planning Group LLC (annual cost) $44,000.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Jan 13, 2026 MIS 2026 regular equipment replacement, budgeted MIS Capital funds $96,350.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Jan 27, 2026 Claims approval, Resolution 2026-13 $7,510.01 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Jan 27, 2026 Pine River Bridge construction award, SAP 016-599-004, Redstone Construction LLC $1,779,114.30 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Jan 27, 2026 Multi-Use Trail construction award, SP 016-612-081 and SP 016-615-004, MJ Companies LLC $841,020.25 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Jan 27, 2026 Resolution 2026-16, County State Aid Construction Advance (advance of future CSAH allotment, up to amount stated) $2,000,000.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Feb 10, 2026 Claims approval, Resolution 2026-18 $5,094,016.19 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Feb 24, 2026 Claims approval, Resolution 2026-19 $353,711.04 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Feb 24, 2026 Loan to the Cook County EDA from county reserve funds (Superior National bridge loan) $200,000.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Feb 24, 2026 Purchase of Mack tandem axle plow truck $366,507.04 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Feb 24, 2026 Chicago Bay Rd Reclamation and Culvert Replacement award, CP 016-688-001, Ulland Brothers Inc. $498,700.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Feb 24, 2026 Arrowhead Trl and Otis Creek Bridge construction award, SAP 016-616-008, Ulland Brothers Inc. $2,098,448.40 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Mar 10, 2026 Claims approval, Resolution 2026-22 $2,780,448.85 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Mar 24, 2026 Claims approval, Resolution 2026-25 $25,787.15 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Apr 3, 2026 YMCA cleaning contract award, Morawitz Cleaning ($7,083.00 per month) $7,083.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Apr 14, 2026 Claims approval, Resolution 2026-38 $2,131,535.99 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Apr 14, 2026 Gunflint Trl Between 92s construction award, SAP 016-612-083, KGM Contractors Inc. $3,677,486.55 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Apr 14, 2026 Aggregate Stockpile award, CP 26-01, Louis Leustek and Sons Inc. $141,000.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Apr 14, 2026 Liquid Calcium Chloride Application award, CP 26-02, Knife River $195,240.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Apr 14, 2026 Auditor's Office service window project, Johnson Wilson Constructors $20,614.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Apr 14, 2026 Purchase of Bobcat Toolcat UW56 $83,992.10 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Apr 14, 2026 Resolution 2026-37, airport equipment grant agreement, MnDOT Agreement 1062882, 2026 Ford F-250 (county share; total quote $49,580, state grant $34,051.50) $15,528.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Apr 14, 2026 Sag Landing parking lot services agreement, Voyageur Canoe Outfitters ($300 per week, 2026 season) $300.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Apr 14, 2026 Revolving loan to East Bay Holding Company LLC, bathhouse construction (not to exceed amount stated, 20-year term) $250,000.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Apr 28, 2026 Claims approval, Resolution 2026-39 $117,469.61 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- May 12, 2026 Claims approval, Resolution 2026-43 $2,275,655.12 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- May 12, 2026 Purchase of equipment trailer, Towmaster T-16DT demo unit $16,122.88 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- May 12, 2026 Loan to Town of Lutsen for rescue truck purchase (ten-year term, 4% interest) $204,334.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- May 12, 2026 Payment to Lutsen Township toward Brinc Drone remaining contract cost $9,000.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- May 26, 2026 Proposal for Professional Services, Cook County Courthouse Building Programming, Security Improvements and Feasibility Study, Architecture Advantage and BKV Team $47,500.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Jun 9, 2026 Claims approval, Resolution 2026-53 $3,569,008.55 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Jun 9, 2026 Active Transportation Program grant agreement, SP 016-612-081 and SP 016-615-004, Gunflint Multi-Use Trail $132,590.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Jun 9, 2026 Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) grant agreement, SAP 016-612-083 $1,500,000.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Jun 23, 2026 Hire litigation expert, County v. Upper Midwest Athletic Construction (cost not to exceed amount stated) $10,000.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Jun 23, 2026 RS&H Work Order 2026-01, Hangar Row Taxilane construction administration services (subject to receipt of a federal grant) $160,968.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Jul 14, 2026 Claims approval, Resolution 2026-61 $6,997,028.56 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Jul 21, 2026 Resolution 2026-67, emergency expenditure authorization, Little Knife Fire (cumulative cap; County Administrator authorized up to amount stated) $100,000.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Jul 28, 2026 Claims approval, Resolution 2026-68 $27,319.73 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Jul 28, 2026 Purchase of Walk and Roll grader attachment $35,000.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Aug 11, 2026 Claims approval, Resolution 2026-71 $4,316,410.67 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Aug 25, 2026 Claims approval, Resolution 2026-73 $2,953.81 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Aug 25, 2026 Hangar Row Taxilane Reconstruction contract, KGM Contractors Inc. $1,443,788.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Aug 25, 2026 Contract with David Drown Associates ($10,550 per year, three-year term) $10,550.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Aug 25, 2026 Firewise brush pickup funding from 30% Tax Forfeit funds (up to amount stated) $28,000.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Sep 8, 2026 Claims approval, Resolution 2026-76 $2,285,058.27 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Sep 22, 2026 Claims approval, Resolution 2026-78 $98,992.17 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Sep 22, 2026 Winter Sand award, CP 26-03, Isak Hansen and Sons Inc. (2,000 yds) $118,600.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Sep 22, 2026 Loan to Colvill Fire Department for replacement fire truck (up to amount stated, 0% interest under county fire loan policy) $100,000.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Oct 13, 2026 Claims approval, Resolution 2026-82 $4,736,078.15 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Oct 13, 2026 Community Center Capital Improvements funding $191,661.41 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present
- Oct 13, 2026 Ehlers financial management policy review and development proposal (not to exceed amount stated) $12,000.00 · Not categorized in the record · Basis: aye / unanimous present