122 – Lumber is Expensive: Successful Park District Referendum Strategy

With the supply chain in tatters and construction materials more expensive than ever, completing a capital project will probably require a referendum to allow your agency to borrow money. This session explores the successful referendum campaign from the community survey to election day.
Learning Outcomes:
- Determine which projects are more likely to be successful when asking voters to approve new taxes.
- Understand how public bodies are allowed to support referendum campaigns without violating state election and ethics laws.