One of the most vocal opponents of the view that Kane County’s Longmeadow Parkway is a “done deal” said Tuesday that it is unlikely he will convince fellow board members to kill the plan.
Jarett Sanchez opposed the $135 million project long before he took the oath of office as a Kane County Board member last week. Tuesday brought his first chance to vote against any future progress on the 5.6-mile parkway and pending toll bridge.
Sanchez attempted to delay action on about $126,000 in tree removal contracts that would help clear the way for construction next fall. He failed to get any support for the move. All the contracts advanced toward final approval next month.
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