Dear Itasca Village Residents,

Throughout the entire Haymarket Special Use Permit application process, with direction from Village’s legal counsel, members of the Village staff, Plan Commission, and Board have done everything possible to ensure a fair proceeding. We want to inform you that the Village has received communication from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that they are looking into the Village’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

This does not come as a surprise. On October 26, 2021, during its final appearance before our Village, Haymarket referenced the Act on its last presentation slide—seven days before the Board took a vote.

Since receiving the communication, the Village has informed interested party taxing bodies and is complying with the Department’s request for information.

Continuing our Village’s dedication to transparency, we have posted the communication on the Village’s website under the Haymarket section here.

Sincerely,

Mayor Jeff Pruyn