B OARD OF C OMMISSIONERS
Donald J. Rosedale
President, 2018-2019
James F. Grady
Commissioner
Jana B. Haas
Vice-President, 2018-2019
William J. Yates
Treasurer, 2018-2019
Joseph S. Weber
Commissioner
ABOUT THE BOARD
The Des Plaines Park District Board of Commissioners is comprised of five elected individuals,
each serving a six-year term. Terms are staggered, to provide continuity. The board is responsible
for the development of Park District policies, long range planning, and monthly review of Park
District Financial and Operations Reports. In addition, they hire and maintain oversight of the
Executive Director.
Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, at 7:00pm in the David L. Markworth
Boardroom at the Administrative & Leisure Center. All are welcome and encouraged to attend
these public meetings.
Agendas and approved Minutes for Board meetings are available on the Park District website,
under the About Us tab.
2019 Consolidated Election for Park Commissioner, Des Plaines Park District. Election date: April 2, 2019
Positions to be elected: Two 6-year terms. The Consolidated Election is administered by the Cook County Clerk’s Office.
Questions should be directed to the Elections Department – Suburban Cook County at 312-603-0906.
The 2019 Candidates Guide which contains all of the documents required for filing purposes can be accessed online at the
Illinois State Board of Elections: www.elections.il.gov
Additional important information about this election is on the park district website: www.DPParks.org/elections