Park Ridge residents who want to run for a seat on the Park District's Board of Commissioners have a narrow filing window that opens Monday, Nov. 16.
Three Park Commissioner positions, each carrying a full four-year term, will appear on the April 6, 2027, consolidated election ballot, according to a filing notice posted by the Park District of Park Ridge. The notice was authored by election official Mary Beth Golden.
Candidates must file nomination papers in person at the district's administrative office in Wohlers Hall, 733 N. Prospect Ave. The office is accepting filings on six days:
- Monday, Nov. 16: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Nov. 17: 8:40 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 18: 8:30 a.m.–4:40 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 19: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 20: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 23: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
The final day, Nov. 23, offers an extra half-hour at the end.
Objections to nomination papers can be filed Nov. 24 through Dec. 2. The office will be closed Nov. 26 and Nov. 27. If a ballot-position lottery is needed, it is scheduled for Dec. 1 at 9 a.m.
The seven-member board oversees the district's parks, facilities and programming. The district announced candidate-packet availability Aug. 25. Packets are available at the administrative office in Wohlers Hall, 733 N. Prospect Ave., and online.
The current board includes President Brian Matza, Joan Bende, Rob Bowe, Cindy Grau, Melissa Hulting, Jennifer LaDuke and Laurie Mallin, all of whom were present at the Aug. 20 meeting.
The district's notice directs prospective candidates to the Illinois State Board of Elections website for a candidates guide. Residents with questions can call Golden at 847-692-3482.
