Preparing For 2011 Elections

Preparations are underway for the 2011 Municipal Elections. It may be questioned why so soon since we have not yet completed the 2010 election cycle.
The Consolidated Primary Election is scheduled to take place Tuesday, February 22, 2011. In Crystal Lake one four-year position for Mayor and three four-year Councilman At-Large positions are to be considered. Voters will have the opportunity to vote on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in a Consolidated Primary Election if more than four candidates file for the Mayoral position and if more than eight candidates file for the positions of Councilman-At-Large.
Candidates for municipal offices may circulate nominating petitions beginning August 24 with the filing period being Monday November 15, 2010 through Monday November 22, 2010, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding weekend days/holidays.
Election packets for the 2011 Crystal Lake Municipal Election are now available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the City of Crystal Lake Municipal Complex, 100 West Woodstock Street.
The Consolidated Election will take place Tuesday, April 5, 2011 with the successful candidates taking office at the latter of either the first regular or special meeting after receipt of the official election results or at the first regular or special meeting in the month following the election.
Filing requirements require municipal candidates to file the following documents with the City Clerk:
1. Petitions for Nomination –numbered and bound.
2. A Statement of Candidacy.
3. A Loyalty Oath (optional)
4. Statement of Economic Interest Receipt (Filed with the County Clerk's Office).
At the time of filing, candidates will be provided with a D-5 Notice of Obligation, a copy of the Code of Fair Campaign Practices Act and a Receipt for Filing which will include the exact date and time of filing. In the case of simultaneous filings, a lottery will be conducted to determine ballot placement following any lotteries conducted, objections of Ballot will be forwarded to the McHenry County Clerk's office n later than December 1, 2010. A Certificate of Ballot will be forwarded to the McHenry County Clerk's office for the Consolidated Primary Election.
An Election Calendar and Candidate's Guide will be available on the Illinois State Board of Elections website.
The Office of the City Clerk as the Local Election Official recommends that all prospective candidates consult with competent legal counsel when preparing nominating papers to run for office.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk at 815.459.2020 ex. 4084 or the State Board of Elections in Springfield at 217.782.4141.