We are thrilled to announce the successful passing of the referendum to preserve and expand open spaces in DuPage County. Thank you to all the voters who recognized the importance of protecting our natural lands for current and future generations. Your support will enable us to preserve approximately 250 acres, enhance water quality, improve flood control, and provide children and families with spaces for outdoor activities and nature education. Together, we are making a profound investment in the health, safety, and beauty of our community. This small contribution per homeowner will ensure a lasting legacy of clean air, wildlife habitats, and open spaces. Thank you for helping to secure a vibrant and sustainable future for DuPage County!
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:
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.
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?
