League of Women Voters to host forum on Batavia school district referendum

The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is hosting a public forum on the Batavia Public School District 101 referendum which is on the April 4 ballot.

They will invite representatives from both sides of the issue and representatives from the district to share information and answer questions from the public.

The forum will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 13, at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave.

Each represented group will have the opportunity to make an opening statement, then respond to questions from the audience. For information about this referendum question, visit www.bps101.net/referendum/.

According to Patti Lackman, Voter Service Chair of the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County, "We are excited to provide this opportunity to BPS101 voters to meet and ask questions on this important topic. The League of Women Voters has a long tradition of impartiality in elections, never endorsing a candidate, a referendum question, or a political party. We hope all of the invited speakers make it a point to participate in this important forum."

Early voting opens Friday, March 10, at two sites: Kane County Clerk's office, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Building B, (Route 31) in Geneva, or the Aurora satellite office at 5 E. Downer Place.

Starting March 20, early voting will be offered at all Early Voting polling places. For a list, visit www.kanecountyclerk.org/Elections.

People who do not register to vote by Tuesday, March 7, may use the grace period registration to register to vote through April 3 at the main office in Geneva or the Aurora satellite office.

Nonpartisan information about voting in Illinois can be found at illinoisvoterguide.org.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

For information, visit my.lwv.org/illinois/central-kane-county.