Tom Cross Also Accepting Applications for Plainfield Park Board Candidates

Thanks to legislation signed this month by Gov. Pat Quinn, State Rep. Tom Cross (R-Oswego) and Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) will each appoint one new member to the Plainfield Park District Board of Commissioners.

The legislation, aimed at creating additional representation and breaking up a former majority on the board after a year plagued by controversies, will expand the board from five to seven members.

Earlier this week, Bertino-Tarrant announced she has formed a committee of four Plainfield residents to review applications and conduct interviews for one of the positions.

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A spokesman for Cross’ office said the state representative is also taking applications, but did not offer any details on how the selection will be made.

Those interested in serving on the board can send resumes to tom@tomcross.com or via mail to Cross’ district office 24047 W. Lockport St., Suite 213 in Plainfield, IL 60544.

The two appointed members will serve two-year terms before the seats are up for election.