Trustees in La Grange Park announced Tuesday that the village will seek voter approval next March for a $10 million bond issue to continue its road improvement program without increasing the village portion of property taxes.

Trustee (speaker 8) said the bonds would replace the 2016 road and fire equipment bonds and fund street resurfacing, drainage work and other infrastructure for the next decade. "The referendum seeks voter approval to issue $10,000,000 in bonds to continue funding the village's road improvement program over the next decade without increasing the village portion of property taxes," the trustee said.

During discussion a trustee raised concerns about the village's role in publicizing the referendum; she recounted past campaign tasks such as mailings, ads and yard signs and asked whether the village can be 'heavily involved' in publicizing the measure.

Village Manager Julia and Village Attorney Mike clarified legal limits. "A municipal entity ... cannot advocate for or against a referendum," Mike said, adding that municipalities may provide objective, educational materials, host a town hall, and direct residents to factual resources. Julia said staff will build an educational timeline, publish materials on the village web site, prepare an FAQ and hold a January town hall to inform residents.

Staff emphasized that residents and outside groups may engage in advocacy, but the village must limit its role to education and cannot use public funds to promote or oppose the ballot question. Trustees said they expect follow-up outreach and tours similar to the last referendum and will coordinate informational meetings with boards and commissions.

No formal ballot language was adopted at the meeting; staff directed residents to the village web page for details and to watch for future educational events and materials.