Media Release
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
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NAPERVILLE, Ill.— Candidate petitions for City Council positions in the 2013 Naperville municipal election may begin being filed on Monday, November 19, 2012, at 9 a.m. in the City Clerk’s Office at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St.
The filing period will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, November 19 through Monday, November 26, 2012, excluding weekend days and holidays. Please note the Municipal Center will be closed on both Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Those individuals in line at 9 a.m. on November 19 to submit petitions will be put into a lottery drawing for ballot placement. The lottery to determine ballot order of candidates who simultaneously file petitions will be held in December. The date, time and location will be announced after all petitions have been received. The lottery would be open to the public and candidates would not be required to attend.
Up for election in 2013 are four two-year, full-term City Council positions. Two-year full-term positions are required in the 2013 municipal election due to the implementation of the district election system in 2015.
For more information on the City of Naperville, visit www.naperville.il.us. Sign up to receive the latest news on the City of Naperville’s projects and initiatives via email at www.naperville.il.us/enews.aspx.
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About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 145,000 people. This vibrant, thriving city consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The city’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned outdoor history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, please visit our website at www.naperville.il.us.
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