Candidates for Parks and Recreation District Board
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for Parks and Recreation District Board.
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About Parks and Recreation District Board
About this position
The Parks and Recreation District board member is responsible for overseeing park and recreation operations within the district.
- Office level
- Local
- Election frequency
- Every 6 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 3 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Parks and Recreation District Board
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be resident of the Park District at least one year, prior to the election.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee = $0; petition signature requirement of at least 2% of the number of ballots cast at the last election for trustee or commissioner in the district, but in no case by less than 25
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 11 S 4th St, 2nd Fl. Suite 203, Pekin, IL 61554
- Filing phone
- 309-477-2264
- Step 3
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