Lemont Park District 'Grateful' As Voters Favor Bond Referendum

LEMONT, IL — The Lemont Park District is expressing its thanks after the majority of voters favored a $17 million bond referendum question that was presented on the ballot for Tuesday's General Primary Election.

Below are the unofficial results for the referendum question, with 100 percent of precincts reporting in Will, DuPage and Cook Counties.

Yes: 2,855

No: 1,182

According to these unofficial numbers, which do not include mail-in votes, just over 70 percent of voters were in favor of the referendum.

Below is how the question appeared to voters on the ballot:

“Shall the Lemont Park District, Cook, DuPage and Will Counties, Illinois, improve, equip and maintain (i) the Centennial Community Center, including replacing mechanical systems, increasing accessibility with Americans with Disabilities Act compliance measures and expanding multipurpose rooms; (ii) the CORE Fitness & Aquatic Complex, including updating and reconfiguring fitness spaces; (iii) the Derby Farm Park, including constructing a walking path, multi-sport fields, playground, restrooms and splash pad and (iv) the Centennial Campus, including constructing and renovating tennis and pickleball courts and issue its bonds to the amount of $17,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?”

“We are so grateful and would like to thank every resident of the Lemont Park District
community for your continued support,” Park District Executive Director Louise Egofske said in a statement Wednesday.

Lemont Park District President Bill McAdam said, "From the survey responses to the ballots cast in yesterday’s vote, your voices have been heard, and we are honored to deliver what matters most to you here in our community.”

The park district plans to use the $17 million bond funds as its existing bonds mature in 2025.