Filing Deadline for Naperville Park District Board Election is November 23

City News Latest news Filing Deadline for Naperville Park District Board Election is November 23 By PN Ombudsman - Friday, November 13, 2026 Facebook X Linkedin Email Print Candidate nomination materials for the 2027 Naperville Park District Board of Park Commissioners election are due by 5PM on Monday, November 23, 2026. Three positions are open for Park Board in the Consolidated Election on April 6, 2027; newly elected commissioners will serve four-year terms. Those who wish to run for a seat on the Board must be a registered voter and a Naperville Park District resident for at least one year prior to the election. Candidates should consult the Election Code, the State Board of Elections 2027 Candidate’s Guide, and legal counsel regarding eligibility requirements. Candidates are required to submit a Statement of Candidacy, a receipt from the DuPage County Clerk evidencing filing of a Statement of Economic Interests, and Non-Partisan Petition sheets during the filing period, which is during administration business hours at the Park District from Monday, November 16 through Friday, November 20, 2026, and then Monday, November 23, 2026. Submissions may be mailed or filed in-person with the local election official Marissa Kula at the Park District Administration Building, located at 320 W. Jackson Ave. between 8:30AM and 4:30PM during the filing period, with the exception of Monday, November 23 between the hours of 9AM to 5PM. Commissioners Chris Jacks, Rich Janor and John Risvold currently hold the three Park Board office terms that will expire in April 2027. Commissioners Rhonda Ansier, Aishwarya Balakrishna, Leslie Ruffing and Alison Thompson were elected in 2025 to serve through 2029. Any legal information above is provided as a courtesy, is not binding, and should not be construed as legal advice or sufficient argument in response to an objection to any candidate’s nominating papers. Candidates are solely responsible for determining and complying with all legal requirements concerning their candidacy and are therefore encouraged to consult an attorney prior to circulating petitions and filing for any office. For more information, contact Marissa Kula at [email protected] or call 630-848-3509. Facebook X Linkedin Email Print - Advertisement - PN Ombudsman An ombudsman is Scandinavian in origin dating back to Viking times; and refers to a community representative; usually acting independently on behalf of an organization, body of elected officials, or civic group. Thanks Scandinavia for inventing ombudsman. RELATED ARTICLES City News Naperville Police Arrest Felon on Traffic Stop for Allegedly Possessing a Machine Gun Latest news Things To Do in Naperville This Weekend: Nov. 13–15 Latest news Photo Gallery: Naperville Veterans Day Ceremony 11/11/2026 Culture /Arts This week PN honors service, bravery and hard work with salutes to nation’s Veterans Latest news Veterans Day in Naperville: 6 Century Walk Artworks That Honor Service Culture /Arts NaperLights Returns to Downtown Naperville Columnists Lizzy’s Fund: How Full Is Your Cup? Columnists Grateful for Naperville Columnists WDSRA – The Lessons Learned Columnists KidsMatter 2 Us – Helping Teens Find Purpose and Connection Latest news Is Your Furnace Ready for Another Winter? Columnists Transitions – War, Myths and Friendship Columnists The Way I See It – Veterans Never Forget Columnists 00:01:14 Movies With Tarek – ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Columnists Visit Naperville – Make a Night of It LATEST NEWS City News Naperville Police Arrest Felon on Traffic Stop for Allegedly Possessing a Machine Gun City of Naperville - Thursday, November 12, 2026 Latest news Things To Do in Naperville This Weekend: Nov. 13–15 PN Ombudsman - Thursday, November 12, 2026