Two Seats On Batavia Park District Board Up For Grabs In April

Press release from Batavia Park District:

BATAVIA, IL — There will be two seats open for candidates seeking election to the Batavia Park District Board of Commissioners at the Consolidated Election on April 4, 2023. Those who wish to run for a seat on the Board must be 18 years of age and a Batavia Park District resident for at least one year prior to the election.

Park Board Commissioners serve six-year terms and do not receive any compensation. Commissioners are assigned to represent the Park District as liaisons to various not-for-profit groups and organizations.

The 2023 Election Guide and eligibility requirements are available at: www.elections.il.gov. Petitions for candidates interested in running may now be circulated.

The filing period for these petitions will be Monday, December 12 through Monday, December 19 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The petitions should be filed with Batavia Park District Executive Director Allison Niemela at the Civic Center, 327 W. Wilson Street, Batavia, Illinois. Candidates' names will appear on the election ballot in the order in which their nominating papers are received unless papers are filed simultaneously, in which case a lottery will be held.

This press release was produced by Batavia Park District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.