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Endorsement of the In-Person and Electronic Voting Amendment
For 92 years the Lake Forest Caucus, of which you are all members, has through a rigorous process recruited and evaluated intelligent, non-agenda driven citizens to recommend for positions on City Boards and Commissions. The Caucus also recruits, evaluates and endorses citizens for the elected positions of School Board, Alderman, and Mayor. Under this system, the City of Lake Forest has thrived while maintaining sound financial discipline. The voters of our community often ha
4 days ago
NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 3.03 AND 9.02 OF THE LAKE FOREST CAUCUS BYLAWS
AN INTERIM MEETING OF THE LAKE FOREST CAUCUS WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 24, 2026 FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. AT THE GORTON CENTER, AT WHICH AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAKE FOREST CAUCUS BYLAWS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LAKE FOREST CAUCUS FOR A VOTE. The proposed Amendment would add a new Article X to the Bylaws and would renumber the current Article X as “Article XI.” The proposed new Article X provides for in-person voting at all Lake Forest Caucus general membership me
Dec 3
Announcement of Interim Caucus Vote Saturday January 24th!
Your Vote! Your Way! Vote Yes on 1/24/26! At our Annual Meeting on October 14, 2025, voters were asked to approve the Aldermen candidate slate and a Caucus Bylaws Amendment allowing the Caucus to offer on-line voting capability in addition to voting “in person.” While overwhelmingly supported by the community (64.5% voted yes), approval of this Amendment was 21 votes short of reaching the required two-thirds majority. Some background is helpful here: Between 5:00 p.m. a
Nov 28
2025 Annual Meeting Results
Thank you to everyone who came out to vote! Below are the results of the Annual Meeting vote on proposed candidates for City Council and the Alternative Voting Methods Bylaws Amendment. Out of 671 total ballots cast, the results are as follows: Alternative Voting Methods Bylaws Amendment - 427 Yes – 244 No City Council: Ward 1 Alderman - Nancy Novit: 473 YES – 61 NO Ward 2 Alderman - Rosemary Kehr: 454 YES – 55 NO Ward 3 Alderman - Alice LeVert: 503 YES – 67 NO Ward 4 Alde
Oct 14
Vote "Yes" Today at the Annual Meeting at Gorton Center (2-8 pm) for the Alternative Voting Methods Bylaws Amendment!
The Vote is Today! We need every Lake Forest registered voter to come to the Gorton Center today and vote “ YES ” for the Alternative Voting Methods Bylaws Amendment and our recommended City Council candidates. We need a 2/3rds “YES” vote to pass the Amendment! This Amendment does NOT eliminate “in person” voting. It expands voting options for those who register for it. “In person” voting at each Caucus vote will remain for those who want to appear “in person.” The text of t
Oct 14
Vote "Yes" at the Annual Meeting Tomorrow for the Alternative Voting Methods Bylaws Amendment!
Electronic Voting will be a huge step forward in empowering ALL Lake Forest registered voters. It will help make effective exercise of Caucus voting rights a practical reality for ALL , which will benefit our entire community. In order to pass, this Amendment requires a 2/3rds “YES” vote of those who vote. Please appear at Gorton TOMORROW between 2-8 pm and vote “YES” for this Amendment! Benefits of this Amendment: Electronic voting will NOT eliminate “in person” voting:
Oct 13
Why you should Vote "Yes" for the Alternative Voting Methods Bylaws Amendment on 10/14!
Over the past few days, emails have been circulated which contain inaccurate information about electronic voting. The facts below support...
Oct 12
Vote "Yes" at the Annual Meeting Tuesday October 14th for the Alternative Voting Methods Bylaws Amendment!
To pass, a 2/3rds “YES” vote of those who appear and vote on this Amendment is required. We need all Lake Forest registered voters to...
Oct 10
Lake Forest Caucus Annual Report and Annual Meeting October 14th!
The Lake Forest Caucus Annual Meeting is this Tuesday, October 14th. Pursuant to Section 3.02(a)1-4 of the Bylaws, we are proud to...
Oct 8
Annual Meeting - October 14th at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045, between 2-8 pm.
PLEASE VOTE “YES” FOR THE ALTERNATIVE VOTING METHODS BYLAWS AMENDMENT AND OUR CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES! The Lake Forest Caucus Annual...
Oct 8
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