Uncontested Races Means Property Tax Policy Change Unlikely

While lowering property taxes may ranks high on many local residents wish list, a low number of contested races in the upcoming local election could mean that such policy changes are unlikely, according to the Daily Herald. 

The Daily Herald reports 60 percent of the 2,100-plus local races in Cook, McHenry, Kane, DuPage and Lake counties are uncontested going into Tuesday's election. In Cook County, 63.6 percent of the races are uncontested, according to a Daily Herald graphic.

Forest Park won't have that problem, though, as most local races are contested. 

Voters will have a choice of candidates for the Elementary District 91 and Proviso High School District 209 school boards and the park board.

Only one slate of candidates filed to run for the variety of elected offices for  Proviso Township.

The only contest that Forest Park won't be voting for this spring is commissioner. All terms for commissioner expire at one time; the last election for commissioner was in 2011.

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