Miscellaneous
At the end of the ballot for the November 3rd election, Oak Park voters will be asked to vote on two non-binding referendum questions. The first is related to the amount of cash reserves governing agencies are able to accumulate. he second is related to whether capital projects in excess of $5 million should be require voter approval. This episode of Common Ground Oak Park discusses these two advisory referendum questions and why voters might vote yes or no. Joining to discuss this topic is the person who placed these questions on the ballot; Kevin Peppard. Kevin is a decades-long Oak Park resident who has advocated for good government practices and transparency initiatives. He has an extensive knowledge of Oak Park’s taxing bodies and no shortage of opinions on all matters Oak Park.