Election
Robbins Schwartz advises clients on all issues related to the duties and responsibilities of park districts under the Illinois Election Code and other state and federal laws and regulations concerning elections.
Park District Election
Our attorneys advise clients on the responsibilities of “local election officials” and address any concerns that may arise. Uncertainty and hard deadlines are the norm when local governments are required to organize electoral boards to hear challenges to the nominating papers of candidates for public office.
We are experienced in guiding clients through electoral board proceedings every step of the way, from preparing and providing notice of hearings to preparing the required written decision and on through appeal, if necessary.
We regularly counsel park district board secretaries on the performance of duties as the local election official. We also have extensive experience in the process of placing public questions on the ballot. In this area, attention to the nuanced statutory requirements for ballot access and district communications regarding the proposition is essential.
