(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — A group of Skokie residents interested in changing how the village elects its leaders is one step closer to reaching its goal.
Representatives of the Skokie Alliance for Electoral Reform filed petitions Monday to float three referenda on the November ballot.
If the measures go before voters and are approved, they would make village elections non-partisan, create staggered terms and a system of representation that mixes at-large and district seats.
Kimberly Polka says in canvassing for these changes, she's heard from some very interested residents: "People who are engaged are excited about this, and people who are not so familiar because they are not engaged about how our local government works are becoming engaged."
Mayor George Van Dusen, who proposed three other referenda for the Nov. 8 election before withdrawing them, has called the alliance's proposals confusing and counterproductive.
Polka says her group has an attorney if there are challenges to the petitions.
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