Winnebago County Forest Preserve Board

Winnebago County, IL

County Nonpartisan

Current Incumbent

Emily Porter

Nonpartisan

In office since January 2025

Next Election

Nov 7, 2028

Filing Window

Open Now

Deadline: Jun 26, 2028

Term Length

4 years

Number of Seats

2

About this position

The County Forest Preserve Board is responsible for approving all land acquisitions, restoration and improvement projects, educational and cultural programs, the annual budget and other administrative actions.

Eligibility requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must be a registered voter
  • Must be a resident of the district
  • Candidate must be a resident of the forest preserve district and a registered voter.

Filing information

Elections office

404 Elm St, Suite 104, Rockford, IL 61101

Phone: 815-319-4250

Fee & signature requirements

No filing fee; Signature requiurement of at least 0.5% of the total number of registered voters of the political subdivision for which the nomination is made or a minimum of 25, whichever is greater.

Filing instructions

Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.

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