Why vote YES for the referendum

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Preserving and expanding open space plays a very important role in enhancing the quality of life in DuPage County.

In today’s digital age it is more important than ever to provide forest preserves and outdoor recreational programs and places where children can play and be physically active. Forest preserves play a vital role in promoting the physical and mental health of our community. With land prices skyrocketing and the amount of natural lands dwindling, we must act now to preserve our last remaining open space for our children and our grandchildren before they are lost to development.

If approved by the voters, referendum funds will be used to:

• preserve approx. 250 acres of land in DuPage County
• protect watersheds to improve the water quality of rivers, lakes and streams
• purchase land to protect drinking water sources
• improve air quality by planting trees
• preserve and restore wildlife habitat
• improve flood control
• improve public safety
• provide nature education for children

The Forest Preserve District is a great investment. An additional $3-4 month for the average homeowner ($11.67 per year per $100,000 of home assessed market value) is a small price to pay to preserve, protect, and maintain open space in DuPage County.

The Forest Preserve District will continue to be fully transparent. There will be full public disclosure of how the funds are spent.

Proposition to Increase the Limiting Rate to Maintain and Improve Woodlands, Wetlands and Prairies in DuPage County

Shall the limiting rate under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Illinois, be increased by an additional amount equal to 0.0350% above the limiting rate for levy year 2023 for the purpose of preserving, restoring, and maintaining forests, open spaces, and water quality; acquiring lands to protect rivers, watersheds, and wildlife habitat; planting trees; enhancing flood control and drainage; maintaining and improving forest preserve woodlands, wetlands and prairies; providing nature education and outdoor opportunities for all ages; increasing forest preserve access and safety; improving recreational amenities such as multi-use trails and campgrounds; and for other purposes of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, and be equal to 0.1033% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein for levy year 2024?

1. The approximate amount of taxes extendable at the most recently extended limiting rate is $33,315,240 and the approximate amount of taxes extendable if the proposition is approved is $50,387,471.


2. For the 2024 levy year the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against property containing a single family residence and having a fair market value at the time of the referendum of $100,000 is estimated to be $11.67.


3. If the proposition is approved, the aggregate extension for 2024 will be determined by the limiting rate set forth in the proposition, rather than the otherwise applicable limiting rate calculated under the provisions of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (commonly known as the Property Tax Cap Law).