CITIZENS' COUNCIL
OF LA GRANGE
The next regular meeting of the CITIZENS' COUNCIL will be
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
At its September 12 meeting, the Citizens’ Council will begin the initial phase of the slating process leading up to the April 2013 elections. The April ballot will present LaGrange voters with 10 positions to be elected to the Village, Park District and Library boards, and also for Presdident of the Village Board and for Village Clerk.
La Grange residents, who are registered voters, are invited to join the Citizens' Council and take part in a nonpartisan slating process that emphasizes a candidate's qualifications and commitment to good govenrment.
There's still time to join the Council in its pre-election work if you submit your membership application soon. Applications must be received no later than September 1, 2012 to make new members eligible to participate in the slating of candidates.
SEE THE MEMBMERSHIP TAB AT LEFT FOR AN EASY-TO-USE
APPLICATION FORM.
Get Involved
The Citizens' Council is interested in maintaining a membership that is diverse and represents multiple viewpoints from all areas of the Village of La Grange. We meet togehter to evaluate and recommend candidates for local public office. The common ground for our deliberations and decisions is in serving the best interests of all the community. If you think you might be interested in joining us, there's more information on the Membership page.
Please explore our site to learn more about the nomination process for Village, Park District, and Library Board positions, why we have a Citizens' Council system, how it works, and who we are.
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All politics is local. We encourage you to get involved. Make sure you have a say in the character of our Village and the services we receive. Select yourself or recommend a fellow resident for a position on the Council or to run for one of the Village, Park or Library boards. If you are interested in learning more, contact us at lgcitizenscouncil@gmail.com. .
The Citizens' Council is interested in maintaining a membership that is diverse and represents multiple viewpoints from all areas of the Village of La Grange. We meet togehter to evaluate and recommend candidates for local public office. The common ground for our deliberations and decisions is in serving the best interests of all the community. If you think you might be interested in joining us, there's more information on the Membership page.
Please explore our site to learn more about the nomination process for Village, Park District, and Library Board positions, why we have a Citizens' Council system, how it works, and who we are.
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All politics is local. We encourage you to get involved. Make sure you have a say in the character of our Village and the services we receive. Select yourself or recommend a fellow resident for a position on the Council or to run for one of the Village, Park or Library boards. If you are interested in learning more, contact us at lgcitizenscouncil@gmail.com. .
Serving La Grange since 1941
The Citizens’ Council is a nonpartisan, volunteer organization that seeks, evaluates and recommends candidates for local office in the Village of LaGrange. Its primary focus is to find the best qualified candidates for the various elected officers of the Village of LaGrange, LaGrange Library Board of Trustees and the District of La Grange. Equally important, the Council strives to keep its members - and all residents - infomed on key issues in locaal government.
For more informatio, to join the Council, or to make a donation to support the Council, e-mail us at lgcitizenscouncil@gmail.com
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