Alderman· 2021–2029 (cycle default: IL municipal terms begin May 1, end Apr 30)
Mark Bonne
Rockford
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 34
- Total speaking time
- 2:11:55
- Avg per meeting
- 3:53
- Segments
- 1855
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Top issues during term (20)
Data Center Development and Zoning Regulations
Potential significant capital investment and long-term utility demand from incoming data centers.
Rockford Regional Tourism District Formation
Visitors spent nearly $550 million in Winnebago County in 2025; the 2% hotel guest assessment would fund marketing and event bids.
Liquor and Tobacco Expansion at West State Street Gas Station
Licensing fees and retail sales tax generation for the city.
West Side Pedestrian Safety and Sidewalks
Costs associated with sidewalk construction and right-of-way acquisition.
Davis Park Activation and Go Rockford Contract Extension
Extends revenue sharing and hotel-tax allocations to GoRockford through 2032.
Family Peace Center Property Acquisition Grant
Cuts $500,000 off the city's cost for the Family Peace Center property, with no match required.
Winter Maintenance and Salt Procurement
About $30,000 a year from the Street Department Operating Budget.
Affordable Housing and Modular Home Pilot Program
The city administers approximately $2 million in CDBG funds, $1 million in HOME funds, and $150,000 to $200,000 in ESG funds annually.
Spaces to Places Small Business Grant Program
Not specified yet; funding details would come with future resolutions.
Human Services and Community Action Programs
Funded via existing Head Start grant allocations.
Neighborhood Safety, Crime, and Equitable Community Investment
Potential reallocation or expansion of public safety and neighborhood investment funds.
South Main Street RV Park Displacement
The City Council allocated $200,000 from casino funds for tenant relocation.
2027 Municipal Budget and Appropriations
Directly impacts municipal revenue and city services for the upcoming fiscal year.
Fire Station 10 Renovation and Expansion
$264,000 from 2022 budget surplus funds, no property tax hit.
Reclaiming First Sports Facilities 10-Year Impact and Future Planning
The facilities maintain a city subsidy and reinvested a $104,000 operational surplus into capital reserves for building upkeep.
Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership Support
The program requires $340,000 annually, which will be supported by a fundraising campaign launching in late October.
Mobile Grocery Store Funding Initiative
The city is investing $622,000 in the mobile grocery store pilot alongside direct pantry aid.
Infrastructure and Roadway Corridor Improvements
Includes grant funding of over $6.1 million combined, requiring local matching funds from CIP and Motor Fuel Tax reserves.
LIHEAP Energy Assistance and Low Income Discount Rates
Funding was previously amended through council due to application delays.
Complete Streets Revitalization Project Engineering
Over $13.2 million committed to road and corridor infrastructure projects.
Decisions during term (813)
Recorded while Bonne was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adjournment
Resolution for Data Center Text Amendments and Public Hearing
Approval of vouchers
Approval of the 2027 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance
DCEO Capital Improvement Grant Award
Award of Non-Competitive Contract: Anti / De-icing Liquid to SNI Solutions of Geneseo, Illinois in the estimated annual amount of $30,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is through May 31, 2027 with two (2) possible…
Approval of the Authorization to place for sale City-owned property located at 2326 Starr Street (PIN 11-35-327-030). 26-01273
Award of Professional Services Agreement: Architectural Design Development through Construction Administration for Renovation and Addition of Fire Station 10 to Larson & Darby Group, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $264,000.00. The…
Resolution authorizing the Central Services Manager to execute contracts for Street Lighting and Well Pumping Electric Supply with the lowest overall cost supplier for a term not-to-exceed three (3) years. 26-01272
Resolution 2026-257-R — Data center zoning text amendments and ZBA public hearing
Resolution 2026-258-R — IMRCBI medical respite grant, $45,000 (Rule 9 suspended)
Resolution 2026-259-R — DCEO Capital Improvement Grant, $500,000 for Family Peace Center
Approval of Minutes
ZBA 023-26 - 1660 South Mulford Road Special Use Permit
ZBA 036-26 - 5920 East State Street Special Use Permit
ZBA 037-26 - 3509 Auburn Street Special Use Permit
Approval of Minutes
26-LTAB-025 4106 Harrison Avenue - Brake Time
26-LTAB-029 4724 East State Street - W&N Food & Liquor
26-LTAB-030 501 and 507 15th Avenue - Mr. J's Blues & Jazz Club
Voting record (177)
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Alderman Logemann, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
Motion to lay over Resolution 26-01252 (data center zoning text amendments)
Council should review and possibly tweak the draft before it goes to ZBA, and five aldermen were absent
that this Committee Report be Approved by committee to the City Council.
Final Plat No. 6 of Perryville Promenade Subdivision
Adoption of Traffic and Zoning Committee Reports
Approval of Rockford Regional Tourism District (RTID) Formation and IGA
Expressed concerns about lack of transparency and lack of funding dedicated to tourism infrastructure like sports facilities.
Landmark Designation for 2520 North Main Street
Send Go Rockford Contract Extension Back to Committee
APPROVE the plat
APPROVE the annexation
SUSTAIN ZBA
SUSTAIN LTAB
APPROVE the plat
a APPROVE the plat
SUSTAIN ZBA
SUSTAIN ZBA
SUSTAIN ZBA
SUSTAIN LTAB
SUSTAIN ZBA
SUSTAIN LTAB
SUSTAIN LTAB
2520 North Main Street Single-Room Occupancy
The resolution was ADOPTED
the committee report was ADOPTED
The resolution was ADOPTED
The resolution was ADOPTED
The resolution was ADOPTED
The ordinance was ADOPTED
Spaces to Places Program (Layover Motion)
Opposed the program entirely and saw no reason for a second layover.
Resolution Declaring Intent to Form Rockford Regional Tourism Improvement District (TID)
Raised concerns regarding transparency and the assessment functioning as a tax on local residents and workers.
Establish Voting Procedure for Acting Mayor Election
Election of Acting Mayor
approval of this item
approval of this item
approval of this item
Annexation for 14xx Export Road, 34xx Export Road, 36xx Prairie Road
Annexation Agreement for Export Road and Prairie Road Solar Project
Proposed Landmark Designation for 1202 Eddy Avenue (A & E Tool & Gage)
lay this item over
Library acquisition of 4100 East State Street (26-00835)
Opposed because the Miracle Mile association and the ward alderman oppose it and it removes retail potential on State Street.
Goodwill/IBEW Electrical Workers Trades Program funding (26-00663 / 26-00785)
Spaces to Places small-business rent assistance program (26-00763)
Concerned about budget issues and businesses too weak to open without subsidy.
Business identification wall sign variation, 3218 11th Street (26-00919)
Zoning text amendments committee report (26-00876)
Requested his vote reflect No for sub-item (a), the use classification table.
Organized Retail Crime grant acceptance (26-00912)
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
Voted no specifically on Table 20-1 use classification table while supporting the rest.