2025 Consolidated Election

GENOA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT ANNOUNCES TRUSTEE OPENINGS FOR ELECTION IN THE 2025 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION

The Genoa Public Library District announces (2) full six- year terms and (2) four-year unexpired year term positions open for election to the Genoa Public Library District Board of Trustees during the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election. Candidates must be: registered voters who have resided within the boundaries of the Genoa Public Library District for at least one year at the time of filing nomination papers; not in arrears in the payment of a tax or other indebtedness due to the library district; or have been convicted of an infamous crime, bribery, perjury, or other felony. Candidate information and form packets are available at the Genoa Public Library District, 240 W. Main Street, Genoa, IL.

The first date to circulate nomination petitions to be a candidate for a Library Trustee position on the Genoa Public Library District Board of Trustees is Tuesday, August 20, 2024. A minimum of sixteen (16) signatures by eligible registered voters are required on the petition in order to get one’s name on the election ballot. Candidates must file completed forms and petitions at the library during the filing period beginning November 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. through November 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

For more information about the elected position of Library Trustee for the Genoa Public Library District, please contact Jen Barton, Library Director, at 815-784-2627 or email genoalibrary1@hotmail.com.

Additional information regarding the 2025 Consolidated Election can be found on the DeKalb County Clerk's website.

Important dates to remember:

Aug. 20, 2024: First day to circulate petitions

Nov. 12-18, 2024: Filing period for candidates seeking election. Must be returned in person, according to filing instructions. Electronic submissions will not be accepted.

Apr. 1, 2025: Voting for the consolidated election

Website Accessibility Statement

Genoa Public Library District (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Coordinator

The District has designated a Compliance Coordinator for website disability-related accommodations. The Compliance Coordinator has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices and requirements.

Compliance Procedures

The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues, the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible content if found.

Accessible Documents Policy

The District is committed to providing all documents hosted on the website in an accessible format or making accessible alternatives available.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests in a timely manner. If you need assistance or accommodations while accessing content on this website, please contact our Compliance Coordinator via the form below: