SKOKIE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS Meeting
January 20, 2026 · Skokie, IL
Attendees
✓
Willard Evans
(Board Chair)
✓
Helene Levine
(Vice Chair)
✓
Nicole Potthast
(Commissioner)
✓
Bruce Rottner
(Commissioner)
✓
Ferdinand Soco
(Commissioner)
✓
Debra Stinson
(Board Secretary)
✓
Nicholas Eschner
(Fire Chief)
✓
Jesse Barnes
(Police Chief)
✓ Present: 8/8
Decisions
Agenda Items
#1
Review of December 15, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes
Minutes were reviewed and approved as written
#1
Review of December 15, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes
Minutes were reviewed and approved as written
#2
Retirement of Firefighter Brian Riordan
Fire Chief Eschner announced the retirement of Firefighter Brian Riordan after 20 years of service
#2
Retirement of Firefighter Brian Riordan
Fire Chief Eschner announced the retirement of Firefighter Brian Riordan after 20 years of service
Public Comments
1 speaker
David Daika
· Topic: Police Department concerns
Commented on various concerns with the Police Department, including the vacant Commander position and his interactions with the Police Deputy Chief