Greetings ,

As I mentioned briefly in my last letter , our referendum request was overwhelmingly approved by a majority of voters . In the time elapsed since the November election , the District has been going about the business of planning for the changes that were approved .

As you may or may not have heard , due to a clerical error by the DuPage Election Commission , the Park District has had some challenges in obtaining our referendum-approved bonds to fund the voterapproved projects .

At the time of publication of this article , we have not yet been able to obtain the bonds , which means

Buzz Puccio there will be uncontrollable delays with all of the proposed projects . This situation is not due to any wrong-doing of the Park District or our residents . It is unfortunately out of our control , and we hope it will be quickly rectified so that we may proceed . We will keep you updated as we know more information via our website and social media ( Facebook and Twitter ). You may also contact Executive Director Carrie Fullerton at carrie @ bloomingdaleparks . org or ( 630 ) 529-3650 if you seek more information .

Keeping on the topic of the referendum , there are three people who I would like to specifically thank for their efforts in its passage . Ron Olson , Gerace Olson and Linda Auchinschloss worked tirelessly to form the Friends of Bloomingdale Parks and solicited donations on its behalf to get the word out to you , our residents . Without them , our athletic organizations and their many volunteers , staff and the Board of Commissioners in their personal time , these wonderful and needed improvements would not be taking place . We are grateful to all of you .

With all this behind us , welcome to spring ! Enjoy the nicer weather , get outside and use the parks – that ’ s what they ’ re there for .

Sincerely yours ,

Sebastian “ Buzz ” Puccio President Bloomingdale Park District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners meets at 7 p . m . in the community room of the Johnston Recreation Center . The public is invited to attend . Schedules , minutes and agendas are available online at www . bloomingdaleparks . org .

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