Petition Packets Available Sept. 23 for Glen Ellyn Park District Board Election

GLEN ELLYN, IL – Three positions (four year term) on the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners will be up for election on April 7, 2015. Anyone interested in running for a Board position can pick up election information packets, including petitions and other forms at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn. The packets are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm beginning September 23, 2014. Those who wish to run for Park Board Commissioner must be a Glen Ellyn Park District resident for at least one year prior to the election.

Potential candidates can begin circulating petitions on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. The official filing dates are Monday, December 15 through Monday, December 22, 2014. Petitions will be accepted Monday, December 15 – Friday, December 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Monday, December 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For more information on candidate packets please contact Kimberly Dikker at (630) 942-7256.

For more information on the Election and procedures please visit: http://www.dupageco.org/Election/Candidates/37051/

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About the Glen Ellyn Park District
Established in 1919, Glen Ellyn Park District’s mission is “driven to foster diverse, community based leisure opportunities, through a harmonious blend of quality recreation programs, facilities and open space which will enhance the quality of life into the future.”

The Park District serves 35,000 residents in Glen Ellyn and unincorporated Glen Ellyn, Carol Stream, Glendale Heights, Lombard and Wheaton. The Park District owns and maintains 30 parks and facilities and offers cultural, athletic and general interest programs and special events for its residents, from infants through seniors.