LEAGUE SUPPORTS
Park District Referenda
The League of Women Voters of Wilmette is supporting passage of the Gillson Park Referendum and the Langdon Park Referendum that appear on the April 7th ballot.
After a study committee of the League’s members researched the issues, including the positions of the two different citizen groups formed (one to support and one to defeat the proposals), a group of about 75 League members and the public met to hear the committee’s report at Sheridan Shores Yacht Club on March 13th. After the presentation, members met to take a position on a series of six questions for each referendum.
These questions included:
- Did the Park District reasonably involve the community and incorporate community feedback into the scope of each project?
- Does each plan reasonably address impact on the environment?
- Does each plan reasonably address health, safety and legal issues?
- Does each plan appropriately incorporate the varied interests of the Wilmette community?
- Is the plan for funding each project fiscally responsible?
- Does the League recommend a yes or no vote on each referendum?
After a thoughtful and conscientious discussion, consensus was reached to answer each question “yes” except for one question: the League was unable to reach consensus and answer the question on whether the plan reasonably addresses impact on the environment at Langdon Park.
The need to make Gillson Park ADA accessible and replace deteriorated infrastructure factored heavily in members’ decision. The Park District’s ability to finance both projects under current conditions without raising residents’ taxes was also critical to members.
Both referenda will appear on the April 7th ballot. One ask voters to approve a bond issue of $12.7 million for Gillson Park and the other asks voters to approve a bond issue of $1.8 million for Langdon Park, both for the purpose of constructing, equipping, maintaining infrastructure and facilities.
President's Message
Election Day is Tuesday, April 7th– Remember to Vote!
Special Thank You
The past few weeks have been extremely busy for a handful of League members. They have all worked tirelessly and with great passion. It is with much appreciation that we acknowledge and thank the following members:
Joyce Pollack, Chair of the League of Student & Government Leaders
Trudy Gibbs, Chair of Voter Services
Consensus Study Committee:
Susan Fortier
Kate Gjaja
Allyson Haut
Eleanor Lipinski
Gail Thomason
Lali Watt
Heidi Voorhees, Facilitator
LWVCC
Annual Meeting May 11
Featured Speaker: Toni Preckwinkle
The League of Women Voters of Cook County will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2015 at the University Center, 525 South State Street, in Chicago.
The University Center is accessible on the CTA and has lots of nearby parking
Upcoming Events
Author Jane Smiley Headlines Events
for Wilmette Public Library’s 2015
One Book Program
The League of Women Voters of Wilmette continues its partnership with the Library and a co-sponsor of the One Book Program. To find out more about the book and the rich array of events planned
click here.
Book Discussion Group
On May 13 the The League of Women Voters of Wilmette and The Wilmette Public Library will hold a discussion of
Lawrence in Arabia, a finalist for the 2014 National Book Critics Circle Award for biography.
Details here.
Program Planning for May 27th
Annual Meeting Submit your suggestions
At our Annual Meeting on May 27
th, members of LWV-Wilmette will adopt a
local Program for the ensuing year. The Board will be considering possible topics to recommend to membership at its next meeting on April 16 and will be sharing its recommendations to membership no later than April 27.
Read more.
LWVIL Biennial Convention
The State League Convention will take place from June 6 and 7 with pre-Convention programming on June 5.
Register by May 20.
Accomplishments and
Updates
League of Student &
Government Leaders Program
The Student & Government Leaders Program has had another successful year. During the week of February 23
rd, all of the participating students held their mock board meetings. There were six meetings during that week, and all were taped and televised on Channel 6.
Find out more by clicking on this link.
Update from Voter Services
Charter School Position from LWVIL
The Illinois League Charter School Position was updated in March. The League of Women Voters of Illinois supports accountability, transparency, and equity in the use of public funds for education, including charter schools. The League of Women Voters of Illinois believes that · Adequate and equitable funding is needed for all public schools, including charters. The financial impact on traditional public schools must be evaluated before charters are granted.
Read the complete position.
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