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Village Trustee· 2013–2027 (cycle default: IL municipal terms begin May 1, end Apr 30)

Robin LaBedz

Arlington Heights

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
17
Total speaking time
1:24:51
Avg per meeting
4:59
Segments
874

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Jan 2026[106]

Chicago Bears Stadium Project Concerns

Potential future municipal infrastructure costs cited by public comment.

high↑Jun 2026[32]

E-Bikes Informational Event and Safety

Fines up to $500 to $750 plus potential impoundment costs for violators.

high↑Jul 2026[32]

Housing Study RFP Status

Funding for the housing study is included in the proposed 2027 budget; the amount is not stated.

high↓Jul 2026[30]

Affordable Senior Housing Strategies

Future budget requests or feasibility studies could be sought as the Village's 2027 budget process begins.

high↓Aug 2026[28]

Shelter Inc. Transitional Living Program Expansion

No direct financial impact on the Village budget; program operations are funded through DCFS and private fundraising.

high↑Aug 2026[25]

Downtown Master Plan Update

Encourages local commercial activity and visitor spending through downtown initiatives.

high↑Sep 2026[25]

Inclusionary Housing Program Administration

Could redirect Affordable Housing Trust Fund dollars toward subsidies, depending on available funding and study results.

critical↑Aug 2026[25]

Police Department Staffing Expansion

Police hiring affects the village's payroll and public safety staffing, but no specific dollar amount was on the agenda.

high→Jul 2026[24]

Design Guidelines Update

Potential increases in adjacent property valuations and tax assessments resulting from new construction.

high↑Jul 2026[22]

New Restaurant Opening and Liquor License for Shun Sushi

Generates local economic activity and sales tax revenue through downtown commercial development.

high→Sep 2026[20]

Single Family Rehabilitation Program Updates

Involves loan disbursements and administrative fee structures up to 15%.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Commercial Car Wash at 900 W. Euclid Ave.

Commercial development investment within the village.

critical↑Oct 2026[19]

St. Viator High School "Backyard Project" Proposal

Completely privately funded with no taxpayer impact.

high↑Jul 2026[17]

Senior Transportation Access and Gaps

Impact depends on future service expansion requests.

medium↑Jul 2026[17]

Eastman Street Seasonal Ice Rink Pilot

Estimated village electric infrastructure cost of $15,000 for phase one, with Park District managing operational expenses.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

Recording and Publishing Committee of the Whole Meetings

Zero additional cost to the village budget.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Commission 2027 Budget and Sustainability Goals

Impacts the environmental commission's operational funds and project allocations for 2027.

high↑Apr 2026[15]

Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Planning

Installing protected lanes could require future capital improvement investments.

high↓Mar 2026[12]

Public Concern Over Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras)

Cost of $100,883.43 for camera agreements across two contracts.

critical↑Jul 2026[12]

Arlington Park Redevelopment and Tax Certainty

Potential multi-billion-dollar private investment with significant regional economic and tax revenue impacts.

Decisions during term (325)

Recorded while LaBedz was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 19, 2026

Approval of Warrant Register

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 19, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 19, 2026

Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Yard & Co.

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 19, 2026

Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arlington Heights Park District regarding the Construction and Operation of an Ice Rink

approved8-0Oct 19, 2026

Resolution Approving a Purchase of Two Ford Maverick Hybrids for the Building and Life Safety Dapartment

approvedOct 19, 2026

Approval of September 22, 2026 COW Minutes

approvedOct 19, 2026

Approval of September 14, 2026 COW Minutes

approvedOct 19, 2026

Recommendation for Class A Liquor License for Hugh's Chophouse

approvedOct 14, 2026

Adjournment

approved3-0-1Oct 13, 2026

Approval of 9/8/26 meeting minutes

approved4-0Oct 13, 2026

827 N. Gibbons Ave. second-floor addition (DC26-054)

approved4-0Oct 13, 2026

900 W. Euclid Ave. car wash / BP conversion (DC26-037)

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 13, 2026

Publish Audio Recordings and Slides for Committee of the Whole Meetings (Option 5)

approvedOct 5, 2026

Approval of September 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approvedOct 5, 2026

Approval of September 8, 2026 Closed Session Minutes

approvedVoted yes9-0Oct 5, 2026

Approval of Accounts Payable Warrant Register

approvedVoted yes9-0Oct 5, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items A through F

approvedVoted yes9-0Oct 5, 2026

Adoption of Resolution Approving Final Plat of Subdivision (1515 South Douglas Avenue)

approved8-0-1Oct 5, 2026

Ordinance Amending a Special Use Permit and Granting Variations for a Sheltered Care Home (207-209 East Valley Lane)

approved9-0Oct 5, 2026

Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 of the Village Code to Increase the Number of Class A Liquor Licenses to 40, Decrease the Number of Class B/B/BBB Supplemental Liquor Licenses to 0, and Recommendation that the Liquor…

Voting record (162)

154 yes8 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Approval of Warrant Register

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Yard & Co.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arlington Heights Park District regarding the Construction and Operation of an Ice Rink

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Publish Audio Recordings and Slides for Committee of the Whole Meetings (Option 5)

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Approval of Accounts Payable Warrant Register

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items A through F

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Adoption of Resolution Approving Final Plat of Subdivision (1515 South Douglas Avenue)

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Trustee Bertucci moved to Approve the Warrant Register dated 8/30/26 in the amount of $4,460,774.47.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Trustee LaBedz moved to Approve Items A through C and E through M.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Approval of Accounts Payable Warrant Register

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Consent Agenda (Liquor Licenses, Contracts, Traffic Ordinances)

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Bulk Rock Salt Contract & Budget Amendment

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Trustee Dunnington moved to Concur in the Mayor's Appointment.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Trustee LaBedz moved to Direct Staff and the Village Attorney to prepare final documents granting the requested sign variation relief as recommended by the Design Commission, and as set forth in the a

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Trustee Schwingbeck moved to Direct Staff and the Village Attorney to prepare final documents granting the zoning relief for consideration at a future Board meeting for PC#26-022, subject to the recom

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Trustee Zyck moved to Approve.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Trustee LaBedz moved to enter into Closed Session at 11:31PM.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Trustee LaBedz moved to Approve.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Trustee Dunnington moved to Direct Staff and the Village Attorney to prepare final documents granting the zoning relief as outlined in the Plan Commission recommendation for consideration at a future

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Trustee LaBedz moved to Adjourn at 11:42PM.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

375-425 E. Rand Road – Dutch Brothers Sign Variations (DC #26-029)

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

207-209 E. Valley Lane – Shelter Inc. Expansion (PC#26-013)

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Approve the Warrant Register dated August 15, 2026, in the amount of $4,335,636.38

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Approve 7/20/26 Meeting Minutes

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Approve 8/3/26 Meeting Minutes

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Approve A Resolution Approving A Final Plat of Subdivision (950 East Rand Road)

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Adjourn

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Adjourn at 8:31PM

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Approve

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Approval of 7/13/26 COW Minutes

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

Approval of Warrant Register dated July 30, 2026

Voted yesAug 3, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items A through H

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

enter into Closed Session at 10:00PM

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Approve the Warrant Register in the amount of $3,595,273.07

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Approve

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Close the Public Hearing

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

direct Staff to draft an Ordinance including the food service requirement amendment, to be considered at a future Village Board Meeting that concurs with Liquor Commissioner Tinaglia's recommendations

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Amend the food service requirements to 8:00 P.M.

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Approve the Ordinance amending Chapter 18 - Traffic of the Village Code, expanding the types of violations which may be heard locally under the Village's Administrative Adjudication Program, and amend

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Adjourn from Closed Session at 10:33PM

Voted noJul 20, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

to approve the June 22, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes.

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Approval of June 22, 2026 COW Minutes

Voted noJul 6, 2026

Downtown Social District Pilot Program Ordinance (Ordinance 2026-34)

Expressed deep skepticism regarding public alcohol consumption, potential enforcement issues, litter, and underage drinking.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Approve

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Approve the Warrant Register dated June 15, 2026, in the amount of $3,313,660.31.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Concur in the Mayor's Appointment

Voted noJun 15, 2026

Direct Staff to create the appropriate ordinances for final review and approval at an upcoming Village Board meeting and allow staff to implement logistics to begin the Social District pilot program.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Adjourn at 10:28PM.