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Referenda Results - April 17, 2007
Fourteen of the hundreds of referenda proposals submitted to voters for the general election held April 17, 2007 concerned park, recreation and conservation issues. Six referenda passed.
The results show that forest preserves and conservation districts in particular continue to have the strong support of their constituents to protect and preserve open space. In Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties, voters authorized a total of $203 million in bond money with more than 60 percent of the vote. And, underscoring the fact that every vote counts, in Marshall County, the final tally on election eve showed that the Lacon Park District's tax referendum passed by a count of 177 "yes" votes to 176 "no" votes.
The following table summarizes the types of initiatives, the amounts requested and the unofficial vote totals. Data for this report were obtained from county and city election authorities and their Web sites. If you are aware of an initiative that is not included, please contact me at pmurphy@ILparks.org.
Park and Forest Preserve Referenda Results
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DISTRICT
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JURISDICTION
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TYPE
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DESCRIPTION
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PASS/
FAIL
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VOTES
YES/NO
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Bensenville Park District
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DuPage County
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Bond
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Shall bonds of the Bensenville Park District be issued to the amount of $1,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs of constructing ball diamonds, soccer fields and a concession stand for BBAA youth sports?
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failed
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905/1,283
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Cary Park District |
McHenry
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Misc.
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A proposition to sell real property located in Hoffman Park, 80 acres of the westernmost portion or any subpart thereof.
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failed
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1,313/1,453
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City of Monticello |
Piatt County
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Bond
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Shall the city of Monticello acquire, construct and build an aquatic center and issue general obligation bonds to the amount of $4,000,000 for such purposes?
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failed
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612/1,100
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Dixon Park District
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Lee
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Tax
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Shall Dixon Park District increase real estate property taxes to repair and operate Veterans Memorial Pool?
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failed
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644/931
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Kane County
Forest
Preserve
District
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City of Aurora and Kane County
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Bond
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Shall the Forest Preserve District of Kane County borrow money and issue general obligation bonds in the amount of $85,000,000 to acquire and preserve forests and natural lands and protect wildlife?
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PASSED
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32,800/18,681
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Kendall
County
Forest
Preserve |
City of Aurora and Kendall County
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Bond
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Shall the Kendall County Forest Preserve District borrow money and issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000 to acquire lands, improve and protect land along District the Fox River?
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PASSED
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6,464/3,032
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Lacon Park District
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Marshall County
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Tax
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Shall the Lacon Park District be authorized to levy and collect an additional tax not to exceed .25% for all corporate purposes as provided in Section 5-3 of "The Park District Code?"
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PASSED
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177/176
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Lemont Park District |
Cook, DuPage, and Will Counties
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Bond
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Shall bonds of the Lemont Park District to the amount of $16,200,000 be issued for building and improving and constructing wellness centers and purchasing land for park purposes?
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PASSED
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1,449/1,311
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McHenry County
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McHenry County
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Bond
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Shall the McHenry County Conservation District, acquire and improve open land in order to protect Conservation open space...and provide for recreational District activities... and issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $73,000,000 for paying the costs thereof?
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PASSED
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17,541/13,390
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Mt. Carroll Park District
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Carroll County
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Advisory
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Should a park district be formed in Carroll County, Illinois, to be know as the Mt. Carroll Park District?
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failed
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232/379
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Roselle Park District
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DuPage County
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Bond
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Shall bonds of the Roselle Park District to the amount of $1,950,000 be issued to acquire the Marklund Day School property, and build and improve such property?
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failed
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752/865
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Village of Lake Barrington
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Lake County
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Bond
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Shall Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $5,500,000 be issued by the Village of Lake Barrington for the purpose of purchasing real property for open space, recreation and community uses?
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PASSED
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762/474
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Village of Schiller Park |
Cook County
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Misc
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Shall the Village of Schiller Park consider the idea of creating a separate Park District?
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failed
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534/711
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| Village of Lake Villa |
Lake County
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Bond
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Shall bonds in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 be issued by the Village of Lake Villa for the purpose of building and equipping a community recreation center?
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failed
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497/744
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