River Forest voters have a historic opportunity to transform our local government on April 1. The term limits referendum question below, posted on the Cook County website, is on the ballot:
“Shall the Village of River Forest, after the April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election, enact term limits for the elected offices of Village President, Village Clerk, and the six (6) Village Trustees for no more than two (2) four-year (4-year ) terms total as follows: for each of three (3) Trustees beginning with the April 3, 2027, Consolidated election, and for the Village President, Village Clerk, and three (3) Trustees starting with the April 6, 2029, Consolidated election?”
This referendum seeks to limit the terms of River Forest Village President, Clerk, and Trustee offices to two terms, prospectively.
Among many productive features, term limits for elected officials promote a healthier democracy by ensuring fresh perspectives and encouraging broader community representation.
Term limits for River Forest elected officials will enhance the governmental focus on representing us, the constituents of River Forest. Term limits will also open the door for new residents to serve as president, clerk, and trustees, with the opportunity to enhance their problem-solving skills for our local government.
Term limits make our elected officials responsive, honest, and accountable to voters.
Vote Yes for term limits on April 1, 2025.
Debbie Borman
River Forest