Community Commission

Overview

The Community Commission's mission is to encourage understanding and respect, acknowledge the value of diversity in the community, and encourage openness in Northbrook to all persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, color, immigration or refugee status, religion or creed, gender or sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or other social identities. 

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Regular Meetings

  • 7pm
  • 4th Thursday of each month
  • Village Hall
    1225 Cedar Lane
    Northbrook, Illinois 60062

Meeting schedule and location subject to change.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available at least 48 hours prior to the meetings and minutes are available following approval.  Agendas and minutes prior to January 1, 2024 can be found here

View current agendas and minutes

Members

  • Jennifer Saperstein, Chair
    Term expires: April 2027
  • Melissa Dane
    Term expires: April 2026
  • Vinita Patel
    Term expires: April 2027
  • Janet Bishop Spector 
    Term expires: April 2027
  • Robert Tucker 
    Term expires: April 2026
  • Phillip Shapiro
    Term expires: April 2027
  • Kimberly Yen
    Term expires: April 2027
  • Sam Reiss, Staff Liaison
    Phone: 847-664-4015
    Email Sam Reiss

Student Members 

1-year terms, expire on June 30 each year

  • Christine Ebhomielen
  • Klaudia Wietecha
  • Sammi Saperstein
  • Olivia Gassman
  • Maribelle Lee
  • Jared Dane 

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