Election Information

Bolingbrook Park District Board of Commissioners is made up of a 5-member volunteer board. Commissioners serve 4-year terms and are elected in the consolidated election in staggered years.

Three commissioners are elected in one consolidated election and the other two commissioners are elected in the following consolidated election (two years later).

Each member of the Board of Commissioners must be a citizen of the United States, a resident and registered voter in Bolingbrook. Residency must be established for a minimum of one year.

Park Board Commissioners set the policies that guide the Park District. Commissioners are expected to review the agenda and supporting materials before meetings and attend all Board meetings and functions; understand Bolingbrook Park District’s Mission, Vision, Policies, as well as Federal and State statutes. Board members receive no compensation for their time.

During the consolidated election period, application packets may be picked up at the Annerino Community Center, 201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook. This election packet pick-up period usually starts in September and ends with packet submittals for one week in mid-November.

Eligible residents of Bolingbrook PARK DISTRICT wishing to run in the April 1, 2025 election for Commissioner of the Bolingbrook Park District may pick up petitions and election materials from Beth Benner, Administrative Assistant or Mike Selep, Executive Director at the Bolingbrook Park District, 201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 starting Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm. The first day to begin circulating petitions is Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Two commissioner positions will be elected, each with a four-year term. Petitions must be filed at the office of the Bolingbrook Park District beginning November 12, 2024 through November 18, 2024 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. All candidates must be qualified, registered voters within the Bolingbrook Park District.

Dorothy Andrews
Board Secretary